Innovation Performance: Critical Drivers of Success

Scott J. Edgett
Andrea Stroud
Becky Partida
Downloadable PDF | 38 Pages
Published by Stage-Gate International and APQC, 2014

Understand the complexity of product innovation and what it takes to achieve superior performance results. In this study, world-renowned expert Dr. Scott Edgett collaborates with the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) to analyze innovation performance at 200+ companies, including some of the world’s top organizations.

This report explores performance on key product innovation metrics and the 4 drivers of innovation performance that comprise the Innovation Performance Framework®:

Metrics

  • Key indicators of product innovation success
  • Current performance benchmarks

Product Innovation Strategy

  • 6 proven elements that form a robust strategy that guides a product innovation program
  • The impact of company size and primary market for product development

Portfolio Management Process

  • 7 traits that differentiate top, average and bottom performers
  • Key differences in portfolio ratings by geography

Idea-to-Launch Process

  • 6 key attributes that drive process performance
  • 10 common warning signs of poor governance practices

Culture and Leadership:

  • 6 elements to emphasize to establish a strong innovation culture
  • The impact of successfully managing the human side of innovation projects

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