Innovation Leadership Delivered
How to Drive Breakthroughs by Applying the RapidKnowHow 9‑Step System
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Power Statement: Innovation isn’t luck. It’s a disciplined system: discover opportunities, run fast pilots, and scale what works.
Vision — Define Innovation’s Role
Objective: State why innovation matters and what success looks like.
Example: “By 2030, 30% of revenue from new AI‑powered services.”
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Tool: Innovation Vision Map
- Purpose (1 sentence)
- Horizon focus (Core / Adjacent / Transformational)
- Value promise (customer + ESG)
Action Trigger: Write a one‑sentence 2030 innovation vision.
Assessment — Where Are We Now?
Objective: Benchmark innovation capacity and bottlenecks.
Example: 80% revenue from core; pilots stall at procurement.
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Tool: Innovation Radar
| Dimension | Score (1–10) |
|---|---|
| Pipeline Quality | 6 |
| Pilot Velocity | 4 |
| Funding & Governance | 5 |
| Talent & Skills | 7 |
| Partner Ecosystem | 5 |
Action Trigger: Choose two lowest areas for a 90‑day lift.
Values — Anchor Culture for Speed & Learning
Objective: Define 5 rules that enable fast, safe experimentation.
Example: Customer truth > hierarchy; ship small; data > opinion; transparent kills; celebrate kills.
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Tool: Innovation Charter (5 Rules)
- One owner per experiment
- Time‑boxed tests (≤ 4 weeks)
- Pre‑declared kill criteria
- Open metrics dashboard
- Post‑mortems in 24h
Action Trigger: Publish the charter on the team wiki.
Goals — Set Innovation OKRs
Objective: Translate the vision into 1–3 Objectives with 2–3 Key Results each.
Example: Launch 5 pilots; scale 2; €10m ARR from new lines.
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Tool: Innovation OKR Sheet
- Objective (qualitative)
- KR1, KR2, KR3 (quantitative)
- Owner & quarter
Action Trigger: Lock 2 Objectives for this quarter.
Strategy — Choose Pathways
Objective: Decide where to play: internal R&D, partnerships, acquisitions, open innovation.
Example: Partner‑first in DACH; open APIs; venture studio for adjacent plays.
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Tool: Portfolio Strategy Matrix
Balance Core / Adjacent / Transformational bets (60/30/10 guideline).
Action Trigger: Select top 3 pathways for the next 2 quarters.
Action Plan — 90‑Day Innovation Sprint
Objective: Convert ideas into prototypes and pilots quickly.
Example: Pilot AI pricing tool; test in one region; measure ROI & CSAT.
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Tool: 90‑Day Innovation Sprint Planner
| Week | Experiment | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| W1 | Problem interviews (n=10) | PM |
| W2 | Prototype v1 | Design |
| W3 | Live pilot (cohort A) | Eng |
| W4 | Review & decide (scale/kill/pivot) | GM |
Action Trigger: Calendar‑block 4‑week pilot cadence now.
Execution — Build · Measure · Learn
Objective: Run agile loops with clear hypotheses and metrics.
Example: Hypothesis board; A/B test funnel; weekly demo days.
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Tool: Lean Innovation Board
- Hypothesis → Experiment → Result → Decision
- Limit WIP to 3 experiments/team
- Weekly demo & retrospective
Action Trigger: Publish the board link and demo schedule.
Measurement — Innovation Impact Scorecard
Objective: Track value creation and learning velocity.
Example Metrics: % revenue from new; pilot‑to‑scale rate; time to first value; ROICE score.
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Tool: Innovation Scorecard
| Metric | Baseline | Now | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Rev from New | 8% | 12% | 30% |
| Pilot → Scale Rate | 10% | 22% | 40% |
| Time to First Value (days) | 60 | 35 | ≤30 |
| ROICE Score | — | 18 | 20+ |
Action Trigger: Review monthly; scale/kill by scorecard.
Sustain & Share — Institutionalize Innovation
Objective: Make innovation repeatable and teachable.
Example: Playbooks; internal demo days; partner certifications.
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Tool: Innovation Legacy Journal
- Playbooks index (problem → solution → metrics)
- Partner enablement kit
- Leadership development path
Action Trigger: Publish one playbook this quarter.
Tip: Pair with a live demo day calendar for momentum.