The Six Stages of Innovation

Innovation is for everyone. Whether you're an administrator or the CEO, you have a place within the Six Stages of Innovation. And we can show you exactly how you contribute.

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What are the Six Stages of Innovation?

We like to break down the innovation process into six actionable steps: Identify, Define, Develop, Verify, Deploy, and Scale. You and your team can follow the Six Stages of Innovation to successfully identify opportunities, solve problems, and create new value.

How do they help me?

Everyone works best within one or two of the Six Stages. Knowing exactly where your skills contribute significantly increases your chances of success. You can use the stages to move your innovation efforts forward and organize your team to contribute to the right stages at the right time.

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Each stage of innovation requires different tools, talents, and skills to successfully execute. Use this worksheet to identify how your team's skills, behavioral traits, and motivators align—and move your innovation efforts forward.

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