Innovation Performance: Critical Drivers of Success
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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