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Innovation

Innovation

Overview

What is the Innovation Domain?

The Innovation Domain represents the structured approach to creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, products, services, processes, and business models within an organization. This domain provides a framework for modeling innovation portfolios, processes, idea management systems, and experimentation frameworks, enabling innovation-centric analysis that drives strategic advantage, growth, and organizational renewal.

The domain extends the Orthogramic Metamodel by providing deeper insights into innovation practices, portfolio management, and experimentation methods, enabling organizations to align their capabilities, value streams, and strategies with innovation objectives and opportunities.

Purpose and Value

The Innovation Domain enables organizations to:

  • Structure and manage innovation portfolios with appropriate balance and diversity

  • Map innovation processes and methodologies across the organization

  • Support data-driven decision making about innovation investments and priorities

  • Drive continuous improvement through systematic experimentation and learning

  • Measure and improve innovation performance across multiple dimensions

  • Provide a structured foundation for innovation governance and optimization

  • Align innovation activities with strategic business objectives and customer needs

Core Concepts

Innovation Process
A defined approach for generating, developing, and implementing innovations from concept to commercialization. Innovation processes provide a systematic framework for transforming ideas into value.

Innovation Portfolio
A structured collection of innovation initiatives, projects, or ventures that represent the organization's innovation investments. Portfolio management enables balanced risk, reward, and timeline perspectives.

Idea Management
A systematic approach for capturing, evaluating, and developing ideas from internal and external sources. Idea management systems provide the fuel for innovation pipelines.

Experimentation Framework
A structured methodology for testing hypotheses, validating assumptions, and learning rapidly with minimal resource expenditure. Experimentation frameworks support evidence-based innovation decisions.

Domain Structure

Domain Attributes

  • Basic identification: title, description, innovationType

  • Organizational alignment: orgUnitTitle, orgUnitRoles, innovationScope

  • Innovation characteristics: innovationOrigin, innovationStage, innovationOwner

  • Strategic factors: strategicAlignment, investmentLevel, riskProfile

  • Performance aspects: expectedOutcomes, timeHorizon, successMetrics

  • Environmental factors: innovationBarriers, innovationEnablers

  • Governance elements: governanceApproach, intellectualPropertyStrategy

Domain Elements

Innovation Process Element
Provides a structured approach to innovation development:

  • Process stages and methodologies

  • Stage-gate criteria and decision points

  • Participant roles and responsibilities

  • Timeframes and resource requirements

  • Tools, techniques, and supporting methods

  • Success metrics and flexibility characteristics

Innovation Portfolio Element
Maps the collection of innovation initiatives:

  • Portfolio categories and classification structure

  • Balancing criteria and investment allocation

  • Risk distribution and time horizon mix

  • Performance metrics and management approach

  • Strategic alignment and portfolio governance

  • Review processes and decision frameworks

Idea Management Element
Analyzes the systems for capturing and developing ideas:

  • Idea sources and submission processes

  • Evaluation criteria and prioritization methods

  • Implementation paths and engagement metrics

  • Recognition approaches and feedback mechanisms

  • Performance measures and success rates

  • System ownership and governance

Experimentation Framework Element
Evaluates the approaches for validating innovation concepts:

  • Experiment types and design methodologies

  • Risk management and resource allocation

  • Success and failure criteria

  • Learning capture mechanisms

  • Scaling processes and governance models

  • Roles, responsibilities, and decision rights

Conclusion

The Innovation Domain extends the Orthogramic Metamodel with a robust framework for modeling and managing innovation-related aspects of business architecture. By providing structured schemas for innovation processes, portfolios, idea management, and experimentation frameworks, it enables organizations to systematically align their innovation activities with strategic objectives and operational requirements.

The integration with the Strategic Response Model ensures that innovation insights drive strategic decision-making and organizational change. This domain complements other domains by focusing on the creation of new value and competitive advantage, providing critical context for strategic planning and operational execution.

Organizations can use this domain to develop a more comprehensive understanding of their innovation ecosystem, identify optimization opportunities, and ensure that innovation initiatives are properly resourced, managed, and aligned with strategic priorities.

Example Implementation

Example: Digital Innovation Portfolio Analysis

{ "innovationID": "INN-DIGITAL-001", "title": "Digital Customer Experience Innovation Portfolio", "description": "Portfolio of innovations focused on transforming customer experiences through digital technologies, data analytics, and emerging platforms.", "innovationType": "business-model", "orgUnitTitle": "Digital Innovation Center", "orgUnitRoles": ["Chief Innovation Officer", "Digital Experience Lead", "Innovation Portfolio Manager"], "innovationScope": "enterprise", "innovationOrigin": { "sources": ["customer-insights", "technology-exploration", "competitive-analysis"], "primarySource": "customer-insights", "originDetails": "Customer journey mapping revealed significant friction points in digital interactions" }, "innovationStage": "scaling", "innovationOwner": "VP of Digital Transformation", "strategicAlignment": { "alignmentLevel": "high", "alignedObjectives": [ { "objectiveID": "SO-2025-02", "alignmentDescription": "Directly supports the strategic objective of creating industry-leading digital experiences" }, { "objectiveID": "SO-2025-04", "alignmentDescription": "Contributes to data monetization strategy through enhanced digital touchpoints" } ] }, "investmentLevel": { "annualBudget": "$12.5M", "resourceAllocation": [ {"resourceType": "personnel", "allocation": "42 FTEs"}, {"resourceType": "technology", "allocation": "$5.3M"}, {"resourceType": "research", "allocation": "$1.8M"} ], "fundingSources": [ {"source": "Digital Transformation Budget", "percentage": 65}, {"source": "Business Unit Contributions", "percentage": 25}, {"source": "Innovation Fund", "percentage": 10} ] }, "riskProfile": { "overallRiskLevel": "moderate", "keyRiskFactors": [ { "factorName": "Technology adoption barriers", "riskLevel": "high", "mitigationApproach": "Phased implementation with extensive user testing" }, { "factorName": "Legacy system integration", "riskLevel": "high", "mitigationApproach": "API-first approach with compatibility layer" }, { "factorName": "Customer privacy concerns", "riskLevel": "moderate", "mitigationApproach": "Privacy by design principles, transparent data usage" } ], "riskManagementApproach": "Monthly risk review with quarterly simulation and mitigation updates" }, "expectedOutcomes": [ { "outcomeName": "Enhanced digital engagement", "outcomeMetric": "Digital interaction frequency", "targetValue": "3.8 interactions per month", "currentValue": "2.2 interactions per month" }, { "outcomeName": "Improved conversion rates", "outcomeMetric": "Digital conversion percentage", "targetValue": "4.2%", "currentValue": "2.7%" }, { "outcomeName": "Increased customer satisfaction", "outcomeMetric": "Digital experience NPS", "targetValue": "42", "currentValue": "28" } ], "timeHorizon": { "portfolioTimespan": "2024-2027", "keyMilestones": [ {"milestone": "Mobile experience redesign", "targetDate": "Q3 2025"}, {"milestone": "AI-powered personalization", "targetDate": "Q1 2026"}, {"milestone": "Cross-channel integration", "targetDate": "Q4 2026"} ], "reviewCycles": "Quarterly portfolio review with annual strategic realignment" }, "successMetrics": [ { "metricName": "Innovation Adoption Rate", "metricDescription": "Percentage of customers using new digital features", "currentValue": "32%", "targetValue": "65%", "measurementFrequency": "Monthly" }, { "metricName": "Innovation ROI", "metricDescription": "Return on innovation investment", "currentValue": "1.8x", "targetValue": "3.5x", "measurementFrequency": "Quarterly" }, { "metricName": "Time to Market", "metricDescription": "Average time from concept to deployment", "currentValue": "9 months", "targetValue": "5 months", "measurementFrequency": "Per innovation" } ], "innovationBarriers": [ { "barrierName": "Organizational silos", "barrierDescription": "Functional silos impeding cross-functional collaboration", "impactLevel": "significant", "mitigationApproach": "Cross-functional innovation teams with executive sponsorship" }, { "barrierName": "Technology debt", "barrierDescription": "Legacy systems limiting integration capabilities", "impactLevel": "high", "mitigationApproach": "Parallel modernization initiative with targeted API development" }, { "barrierName": "Risk aversion", "barrierDescription": "Cultural resistance to experimental approaches", "impactLevel": "moderate", "mitigationApproach": "Innovation sandboxes with limited risk exposure" } ], "innovationEnablers": [ { "enablerName": "Executive sponsorship", "enablerDescription": "Strong C-suite commitment to digital transformation", "contributionLevel": "critical" }, { "enablerName": "Innovation incentives", "enablerDescription": "Rewards and recognition for contribution to innovation", "contributionLevel": "significant" }, { "enablerName": "Technical talent", "enablerDescription": "Specialized skills in emerging technologies", "contributionLevel": "high" } ], "governanceApproach": { "governanceStructure": "Innovation Council with business unit representation", "decisionRights": "Portfolio decisions centralized, implementation decisions distributed", "reviewProcess": "Monthly innovation reviews, quarterly portfolio reassessment", "resourceAllocationProcess": "Annual base funding with quarterly adjustment opportunities" }, "intellectualPropertyStrategy": { "patentStrategy": "Selective patenting of core technologies and methods", "tradeSecretStrategy": "Protection of proprietary algorithms and models", "openInnovationApproach": "Selective open source contributions to build ecosystem", "licensingStrategy": "Strategic licensing of non-core innovations" }, "dependencies": [ { "dependencyType": "Critical", "domainType": "Capability", "entityID": "CAP-DIGITAL-003", "description": "Digital experience design capability" }, { "dependencyType": "Important", "domainType": "Information", "entityID": "INFO-DATA-004", "description": "Customer behavior analytics" } ], "relatedInnovations": [ { "innovationID": "INN-DATA-002", "relationshipType": "enabling", "relationshipStrength": 4, "description": "Data platform modernization enables enhanced digital experiences" }, { "innovationID": "INN-AI-003", "relationshipType": "synergistic", "relationshipStrength": 5, "description": "AI personalization capabilities enhance digital experience value" } ] }

Innovation Domain Schema

Cross-Domain Relationship Mappings

Add to JSON Schema

Convert these Cross domain JSON schema snippets to tables

Innovation-Strategy Relationship Schema

{ "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "title": "Innovation-Strategy Relationship Schema", "description": "Schema for relationships between Innovation domain and Strategy domain", "type": "object", "required": ["relationshipID", "innovationID", "title", "relationshipType"], "properties": { "relationshipID": { "type": "string", "description": "Unique identifier for this relationship" }, "innovationID": { "type": "string", "description": "ID of the innovation element" }, "title": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the strategy" }, "relationshipType": { "type": "string", "description": "Nature of the innovation influence on strategy", "enum": ["strategic-enabler", "growth-driver", "competitive-differentiator", "transformation-catalyst", "capability-builder", "market-creator", "other"] }, "relationshipStrength": { "type": "integer", "description": "Strength of influence (1-5)", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 5 }, "innovationContribution": { "type": "string", "description": "How this innovation contributes to the strategy" }, "strategicPriority": { "type": "object", "description": "Strategic priority for this innovation", "properties": { "priorityLevel": { "type": "string", "description": "Priority level", "enum": ["low", "medium", "high", "critical"] }, "rationale": { "type": "string", "description": "Reasoning for this priority level" } } }, "alignmentAreas": { "type": "array", "description": "Specific areas of strategic alignment", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "alignmentArea": { "type": "string", "description": "Area of alignment" }, "alignmentStrength": { "type": "string", "description": "Strength of alignment", "enum": ["weak", "moderate", "strong", "perfect"] }, "alignmentDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of the alignment" } } } }, "strategicOutcomes": { "type": "array", "description": "Expected strategic outcomes", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "outcomeName": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of expected outcome" }, "outcomeMetric": { "type": "string", "description": "How outcome will be measured" }, "targetValue": { "type": "string", "description": "Target measurement" }, "timeframe": { "type": "string", "description": "When outcome is expected" } } } } } }

Innovation-Capability Relationship Schema

{ "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "title": "Innovation-Capability Relationship Schema", "description": "Schema for relationships between Innovation domain and Capability domain", "type": "object", "required": ["relationshipID", "innovationID", "title", "relationshipType"], "properties": { "relationshipID": { "type": "string", "description": "Unique identifier for this relationship" }, "innovationID": { "type": "string", "description": "ID of the innovation element" }, "title": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the capability" }, "relationshipType": { "type": "string", "description": "Nature of the relationship", "enum": ["enhances-capability", "requires-capability", "creates-capability", "transforms-capability", "extends-capability", "other"] }, "relationshipStrength": { "type": "integer", "description": "Importance of this relationship (1-5)", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 5 }, "capabilityContribution": { "type": "string", "description": "How capability contributes to innovation" }, "innovationImpact": { "type": "object", "description": "How innovation impacts this capability", "properties": { "impactType": { "type": "string", "description": "Type of impact", "enum": ["maturity-increase", "scope-expansion", "efficiency-improvement", "quality-enhancement", "other"] }, "impactDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of impact" }, "currentState": { "type": "string", "description": "Current capability state" }, "targetState": { "type": "string", "description": "Target capability state" } } }, "capabilityRequirements": { "type": "array", "description": "Capability requirements for innovation success", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "requirementType": { "type": "string", "description": "Type of requirement" }, "requirementDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of requirement" }, "fulfilmentLevel": { "type": "string", "description": "Current level of fulfillment", "enum": ["not-fulfilled", "partially-fulfilled", "mostly-fulfilled", "completely-fulfilled"] } } } }, "performanceMetrics": { "type": "array", "description": "Metrics for measuring capability impact", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "metricName": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of metric" }, "currentValue": { "type": "string", "description": "Current value" }, "targetValue": { "type": "string", "description": "Target value" }, "measurementFrequency": { "type": "string", "description": "How often measured" } } } } } }

Innovation Domain Schema Properties

Innovation Domain Attributes

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

innovationID

Unique identifier for the innovation element

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

title

The name or title of the innovation

"Digital Customer Experience Innovation Portfolio"

description

A detailed explanation of the innovation element

"Portfolio of innovations focused on transforming customer experiences through digital technologies..."

innovationType

Classification of innovation approach

"business-model"

orgUnitTitle

The organization unit responsible for this innovation

"Digital Innovation Center"

orgUnitRoles

Specific roles within the organization unit that manage innovation

["Chief Innovation Officer", "Digital Experience Lead"]

innovationScope

Organizational breadth of the innovation

"enterprise"

innovationOrigin

Source and genesis of the innovation

{"sources": ["customer-insights", "technology-exploration"], "primarySource": "customer-insights"}

innovationStage

Current development phase

"scaling"

innovationOwner

Individual or role responsible for the innovation

"VP of Digital Transformation"

strategicAlignment

How innovation aligns with organization strategy

{"alignmentLevel": "high", "alignedObjectives": [{...}]}

investmentLevel

Resources committed to the innovation

{"annualBudget": "$12.5M", "resourceAllocation": [{...}]}

riskProfile

Risk characteristics of the innovation

{"overallRiskLevel": "moderate", "keyRiskFactors": [{...}]}

expectedOutcomes

Anticipated results from the innovation

[{"outcomeName": "Enhanced digital engagement", "outcomeMetric": "Digital interaction frequency", ...}]

timeHorizon

Expected timeline for innovation development

{"portfolioTimespan": "2024-2027", "keyMilestones": [{...}]}

successMetrics

Metrics used to measure innovation performance

[{"metricName": "Innovation Adoption Rate", "currentValue": "32%", ...}]

innovationBarriers

Obstacles to innovation success

[{"barrierName": "Organizational silos", "impactLevel": "significant", ...}]

innovationEnablers

Factors that support innovation success

[{"enablerName": "Executive sponsorship", "contributionLevel": "critical"}]

governanceApproach

How innovation is managed and governed

{"governanceStructure": "Innovation Council with business unit representation", ...}

intellectualPropertyStrategy

Approach to managing IP from innovation

{"patentStrategy": "Selective patenting of core technologies", ...}

Innovation Process Element Schema

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

processID

Unique identifier for the innovation process

"PROC-DESIGN-001"

processTitle

Name of the specific innovation process

"Design Thinking Innovation Process"

processDescription

Detailed explanation of the innovation process

"Human-centered approach to innovation that integrates user needs, technology possibilities, and business requirements"

orgUnitTitle

Organization unit that owns this process

"Innovation Center of Excellence"

innovationID

ID of the related innovation domain entity

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

processStages

Sequential stages in the innovation process

[{"stageID": "STG-01", "stageName": "Empathize", "stageDescription": "Understand user needs and context"}]

stageCriteria

Criteria for progressing between stages

[{"stageID": "STG-01", "exitCriteria": "Customer needs validated through 20+ interviews", "evidenceRequired": "Interview synthesis document"}]

processOwner

Individual or role responsible for the process

"Head of Innovation Methods"

methodologies

Innovation approaches used in the process

[{"methodologyName": "Design Thinking", "methodologyDescription": "Human-centered innovation approach"}]

toolsAndTechniques

Tools that support the innovation process

[{"toolName": "Empathy Map", "toolPurpose": "Visualize user attitudes and behaviors"}]

participantRoles

People involved in the innovation process

[{"roleName": "Innovation Coach", "roleResponsibilities": "Guide teams through the process"}]

timeframes

Duration expectations for the process

{"endToEndDuration": "12 weeks", "stageTimeframes": [{"stageID": "STG-01", "duration": "2 weeks"}]}

resourceRequirements

Resources needed for the process

{"personnelRequirements": "Cross-functional team of 5-7", "budgetRequirements": "$50K per project"}

successMetrics

Measures of process effectiveness

[{"metricName": "Process Completion Rate", "targetValue": "85%", "currentValue": "72%"}]

processFlexibility

How adaptable the process is

{"flexibilityLevel": "moderate", "adaptationApproach": "Stage timelines can be compressed based on complexity"}

Innovation Portfolio Element Schema

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

portfolioID

Unique identifier for the innovation portfolio

"PORT-DIGITAL-001"

portfolioTitle

Name of the specific innovation portfolio

"Digital Innovation Portfolio"

portfolioDescription

Detailed explanation of the innovation portfolio

"Collection of digital innovations across customer experience, operations, and business models"

orgUnitTitle

Organization unit that manages this portfolio

"Digital Innovation Center"

innovationID

ID of the related innovation domain entity

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

portfolioCategories

Classification structure for innovations

[{"categoryName": "Customer Experience", "categoryDescription": "Innovations enhancing customer interactions"}]

balancingCriteria

Approach to portfolio balance

{"criteriaName": "Risk-Reward-Time Horizon", "criteriaDescription": "Equal distribution across risk levels, reward potential, and time horizons"}

investmentAllocation

Resource distribution across portfolio

[{"categoryName": "Customer Experience", "allocationPercentage": 45, "allocationAmount": "$5.6M"}]

riskDistribution

Risk profile across portfolio

{"highRiskPercentage": 30, "moderateRiskPercentage": 50, "lowRiskPercentage": 20}

timeHorizonMix

Timeline distribution in portfolio

{"shortTermPercentage": 25, "mediumTermPercentage": 50, "longTermPercentage": 25}

portfolioPerformance

Success measures for the portfolio

{"overallROI": "2.3x", "successRate": "68%", "timeToMarket": "Average 7.5 months"}

portfolioGovernance

Management approach for portfolio

{"governanceBody": "Innovation Portfolio Committee", "meetingFrequency": "Monthly", "decisionAuthority": "VP-level approval for investments >$1M"}

portfolioReview

Review process for portfolio

{"reviewFrequency": "Quarterly", "reviewProcess": "Structured assessment against strategic objectives and success metrics"}

portfolioAlignment

Strategic alignment of portfolio

{"alignmentStrength": "high", "alignmentAreas": ["Digital Transformation", "Customer Centricity"]}

portfolioSize

Number of innovations in portfolio

{"totalInnovations": 24, "activeInnovations": 18, "completedInnovations": 6}

Idea Management Element Schema

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

ideaSystemID

Unique identifier for the idea management system

"IDEA-SYS-001"

ideaSystemTitle

Name of the specific idea management system

"Enterprise Idea Hub"

systemDescription

Detailed explanation of the idea management system

"Digital platform for capturing, evaluating, and developing innovation ideas across the organization"

orgUnitTitle

Organization unit that manages this system

"Innovation Center of Excellence"

innovationID

ID of the related innovation domain entity

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

ideaSources

Where ideas originate from

[{"sourceName": "Employee Suggestions", "sourcePercentage": 45}, {"sourceName": "Customer Feedback", "sourcePercentage": 30}]

ideaSubmissionProcess

How ideas enter the system

{"submissionChannels": ["Digital platform", "Innovation workshops"], "submissionRequirements": "Problem statement, proposed solution, expected benefits"}

evaluationCriteria

Assessment approach for ideas

[{"criterionName": "Strategic Alignment", "criterionWeight": 25}, {"criterionName": "Customer Value", "criterionWeight": 30}]

prioritizationMethod

How ideas are ranked

{"methodName": "Weighted Scoring Model", "methodDescription": "Normalized scores across evaluation criteria with executive input"}

implementationPath

Path to execution for ideas

{"pathDescription": "Ideas scoring >80 points enter innovation pipeline with sponsor assignment", "pathStages": ["Concept Development", "Business Case", "Prototype", "Pilot"]}

participationMetrics

Engagement measures for the system

{"participationRate": "43% of employees", "submissionsPerMonth": "65", "activeContributors": "320"}

successRateMetrics

Performance measures for the system

{"ideaImplementationRate": "12%", "averageTimeToImplementation": "7 months", "valueGenerated": "$4.5M annually"}

recognitionApproach

How contributors are recognized

{"recognitionTypes": ["Innovation Awards", "Idea Implementation Bonuses"], "incentiveStructure": "Points-based system with rewards at key thresholds"}

feedbackMechanisms

How feedback works

{"feedbackApproach": "Structured feedback for all submissions", "feedbackTimeframe": "Within 14 days of submission"}

systemOwner

Responsible entity for the system

"Director of Innovation Culture"

Experimentation Framework Element Schema

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

frameworkID

Unique identifier for the experimentation framework

"EXP-FRAME-001"

frameworkTitle

Name of the specific experimentation framework

"Rapid Digital Experimentation System"

frameworkDescription

Detailed explanation of the experimentation framework

"Structured approach for rapidly testing digital innovation hypotheses with minimal investment"

orgUnitTitle

Organization unit that manages this framework

"Digital Innovation Lab"

innovationID

ID of the related innovation domain entity

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

experimentTypes

Categories of experiments supported

[{"typeName": "User Experience Tests", "typeDescription": "Validate UX assumptions with target users"}]

experimentDesignApproach

Design methodology for experiments

{"designMethodology": "Hypothesis-Driven Design", "standardFormat": "If we [action], then [outcome] will result because [rationale]"}

experimentationRoles

Who is involved in experimentation

[{"roleName": "Experiment Lead", "roleResponsibilities": "Design experiment, analyze results, recommend actions"}]

resourceAllocation

Resources committed to experimentation

{"averageExperimentBudget": "$15K", "timeAllocation": "3-week maximum duration", "resourceLimits": "No more than 2 FTEs per experiment"}

riskManagementApproach

Risk handling in experiments

{"riskProfile": "Controlled exposure", "limitingFactors": "Customer impact, brand exposure, financial commitment"}

successCriteria

Definition of successful experiments

{"successDefinition": "Clear, actionable learning that informs decision", "successMetrics": ["Statistical significance", "Cost per learning", "Decision-making impact"]}

failureCriteria

Definition of failed experiments

{"failureDefinition": "Inconclusive results or invalid test design", "failureMetrics": ["Ambiguous outcomes", "Design flaws", "Insufficient data"]}

learningCapture

How insights are recorded

{"captureMechanism": "Standardized Experiment Report", "distributionMethod": "Insights database with tagging and search"}

scalingProcess

Path to scaling successful experiments

{"scalingCriteria": "Clear customer value, technical feasibility, business case", "scalingStages": ["Extended pilot", "Limited release", "Full deployment"]}

governanceModel

Management approach for experiments

{"approvalProcess": "Two-tier system: <$10K delegated to lab director, >$10K requires committee approval", "reviewCycles": "Weekly experiment review sessions"}

Innovation Domain Relationship Schemas

Innovation-Strategy Relationship Schema Properties

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

relationshipID

Unique identifier for this relationship

"REL-INN-STR-001"

innovationID

ID of the innovation element

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

title

Name of the strategy

"Digital Transformation Strategy"

relationshipType

Nature of the innovation influence on strategy

"strategic-enabler"

relationshipStrength

Strength of influence (1-5)

4

innovationContribution

How innovation contributes to strategy

"Enables new digital business models and customer experiences"

strategicPriority

Strategic priority for this innovation

{"priorityLevel": "high", "rationale": "Critical to competitive differentiation"}

alignmentAreas

Specific areas of strategic alignment

[{"alignmentArea": "Customer experience transformation", "alignmentStrength": "strong"}]

strategicOutcomes

Expected strategic outcomes

[{"outcomeName": "Digital revenue growth", "targetValue": "35% annual growth"}]

Innovation-Capability Relationship Schema Properties

Property

Description

Example

Property

Description

Example

relationshipID

Unique identifier for this relationship

"REL-INN-CAP-001"

innovationID

ID of the innovation element

"INN-DIGITAL-001"

title

Name of the capability

"Customer Experience Design"

relationshipType

Nature of the relationship

"enhances-capability"

relationshipStrength

Importance of this relationship (1-5)

5

capabilityContribution

How capability contributes to innovation

"Provides design thinking methodology and customer insights"

innovationImpact

How innovation impacts capability

{"impactType": "maturity-increase", "currentState": "Level 2", "targetState": "Level 4"}

capabilityRequirements

Capability requirements for innovation

[{"requirementType": "Design skills", "fulfilmentLevel": "partially-fulfilled"}]

performanceMetrics

Metrics for measuring capability impact

[{"metricName": "Design maturity score", "currentValue": "2.7", "targetValue": "4.0"}]

Schema Evolution Guidance

The Innovation Domain schema is expected to evolve with emerging practices in innovation management. Future extensions may include:

  • Open innovation ecosystem modeling

  • AI-assisted innovation approaches

  • Sustainability-focused innovation frameworks

  • Innovation culture and capability assessments

  • Innovation accounting and alternative metrics

  • Cross-industry innovation pattern recognition

Organizations should plan for these evolutions by maintaining clean taxonomies and clear relationship models in their current implementation.

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