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‘Burst Innovation’ can be defined as ‘a short, sudden, and intense innovation effort to
quickly resolve a challenging business or humanitarian situation’. It is characterized by a
clearly defined specific objective and speed of execution.
Corona virus outbreak around the world, at the moment needs Burst Innovation (Feb-
March 2020). Although ‘Crisis Innovation’ may be more appropriate in China, where
human lives in large number are at stake.
Being a part of US delegation to ISO development, we have a few things to learn and
share. With that as a background, we have created a derivative process for innovation
under challenging times such as COVID-19. The 5-step process can be viewed as
Manufacturing, Material Flow, and People Movement are the major items disrupted by
coronavirus. So, in a sense everyone is affected at the moment to varying degree.
We had partnered with Nerac on a successful burst innovation in summer 2018 for their
unmatched ability to unearth relevant and useful information specific to context.
McKinsey defined three scenarios as quick recovery, global slowdown, and global
pandemic/recession for the current case of coronavirus.
3. Open Ideation
Next step is to generate dozens of ideas through structured ideation sessions, using
proven techniques and a neutral facilitator. Please solicit external input if required.
Ideation is different than brainstorming. Criticize openly to build upon each other’s ideas
to refine. This is a team sport where individuals don’t win when the team loses. Ideas
around protecting employees can be picked from OSHA guidance, SHRM, and HBR. Real
challenge is in addressing company specific situation, particularly manufacturing supply
chain, customer demand volatility, and alternatives to travel.
Our partner Growth Engine has been in ideation business for two decades and we have
jointly executed some marvelous eye-opening sessions. We bring Idea Stormers by Bryan
Mattimore to our clients.
Ensure that qualified concepts do not distract you from your purpose.
Whether you come out positive or negative is going to depend upon leadership agility,
organization’s capacity to innovate, and of course financial reserves to live through the
crisis.
It is so inhumane of those who are getting into price gouging and hoarding of hand
sanitizer and face masks. Humanity is being tested here people. Let’s prove that we are
worthy of this livable planet.
Further more…
Like home dept used to say “You can do it, we can help” (originally from Sunshine Ace
in Florida)
All profits from sale of any products or services toward COVID-19 recovery will be donated to
the cause. We believe in sustainability.
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