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In too many organizations, the word “innovation” remains nebulous. “Being more innovative” is a hazy aspiration—not a clearly-defined objective. That makes trying to measure progress a fool’s errand.
When the “job” that you are asking innovation to do is well-defined and well-understood throughout the organization, measuring your progress is possible (though still not easy). And reporting these metrics to others is essential to maintaining support for your work—and growing your resources going forward.
To shed light on how large companies are creating metrics and reporting approaches that work well, we surveyed 196 professionals in large organizations in the first quarter of 2021. Our team also conducted qualitative interviews with a handful of executives at companies like Bayer, Tiffany & Co., The New York Times, and CUNA Mutual Insurance to gather their advice and better understand how their approach to metrics had evolved over time.
Our data found that innovation initiatives only survive over the long haul if they eventually begin delivering on the impact metrics that truly matter to the C-Suite and key business unit leaders.
Defining the right innovation objectives and key results (OKRs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) can be the determining factor that helps innovation teams prove value. In this Master Class, Ludwig Melik and Sara Husk of Planbox share their best practices and research-based insights to help teams improve their OKR strategy. ...
Corporate life expectancy is at an all-time low — down 300 percent since the 1980s. But why is it that an organization’s survival has become such a critical challenge?
Welcome Letter from Planbox 3
Executive Summary 7
A Necessary Evil? 8
Defining Terms 9
What Gets Measured Gets Done 11
The Right Metrics & Storytelling 12
Making the Transition...At the Right Time 13
7 Key Questions to Discuss 14
Innovator Perspective: Chick-fil-A15
Biggest Challenges 16
Innovator Perspective: CUNA Mutual 18
How Mature are Your Innovation Metrics? 19
Innovator Perspective: Bayer 22
What is Working Best? 23
Innovator Perspective: Fortune Brands (Moen) 25
Financial Metrics 26
Innovator Perspective: Rust-Oleum Corporation 28
Non-financial Metrics 29
Innovator Perspective: Tiffany & Co. 31
Emerging Metrics 32
How Frequently Does Your Team Report Metrics? 33
Innovator Perspective: The New York Times 35
The Magic Wand Question 36
"9-1-1, What Are Your Innovation Emergency OKRs?" 39
About the Respondents 40
About Planbox 44
About Innovation Leader 45