Trying to enhance innovation? If so, here's a good starting point. We've designed a fun and straightforward "test" that
provides a snapshot of your company's ability to nurture the right new ideas. And, it's fast and easy to take, doesn't require any studying
in advance and is based on the practices of some of the world's leading innovators. While it is not a completely scientific assessment,
it can help you to identify your strengths and the key barriers to the successful and profitable development of new products, services,
business ventures and new ways of doing things.
INSTRUCTIONS Answer each question by scoring: 3 POINTS for "Yes" 2 POINTS for "Almost" 1 POINT for "Not Exactly" 0 POINT for "We're Clueless"
When you are done, simply click the "Score" button and your results will be displayed.
2. Is the company's vision for the future clear and inspiring?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
3. Is there a strong sense of urgency?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
4. Is there a clear and effectiveprocess for identifying and testing promising ideas?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
5. Are people encouraged to think "out-of-the-box"?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
6. Does the company hire people with experience, energy and passion?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
7. Is there a high degree of cooperation across organizational boundaries?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
8. Is there a commitment to making work fun?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
9. Do appropriate incentives exist to spur innovation and risk-taking?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
10. Are people rewarded for new ideas even when they don't make it to the marketplace?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
11. Is senior management willing and able to take informed risks?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
12. Are the right resources committed to support promising ideas?
Yes Almost Not Exactly We're Clueless
