Imaginatik Reports
As the leader and pioneer in Idea Management, Imaginatik is continuously researching and innovating in this field. We work with leading innovation experts, companies and academics to provide best-of-breed solutions in the area.
Imaginatik Research has published a number of White Papers and Research Notes, which are available for free below. Some of them are marked with a lock icon. When you click on one of those links for the first time, we ask you to fill out a short form with your contact details, before we share this restricted content with you.
White Papers
Innovation Dimensions
This report sets out a framework for companies to benchmark and expand the range of their innovation activities as well as changing the complexity of any single innovation in order to create a longer lasting competitive advantage.
Imaginatik WP-0506-1 Innovation Dimensions.pdf
(147kb, right mouse click to download)
The Innovation Pipeline
The Innovation Pipeline introduces a new framework designed to help organizations achieve corporate objectives through the systematic and sustainable application of innovative processes and methods in all areas of organizational activity.
Imaginatik WP-0303-1 The Innovation Pipeline.pdf
(420kb, right mouse click to download)
Idea Management and the Suggestion Box
This report makes a comparison between the broad approach of Idea Management, based on Knowledge Management and collaboration principles, and the traditional approach of the suggestion box. The report proposes a 'hybrid' system to combine the best of both approaches.
WP-0802-1 Idea Management and the Suggestion Box.pdf
(180kb, right mouse click to download)
Idea Management ROI: Quantifying the Returns from Advanced Idea Management
This White Paper describes the many sources for Return on Investment in Idea Management programs, and it illustrates them with examples of the types of ROI achieved by Imaginatik clients.
Imaginatik WP-0603-1 Idea Management ROI.pdf
(270kb, right mouse click to download)
Dynamic Knowledge Systems
This report analyzes the power of Dynamic Knowledge Management systems and compares them with other types of KM approaches. It describes how Idea Management is an optimal type of Dynamic Knowledge System that can deliver measurable ROI fast.
WP-0602-1 Dynamic Knowledge Systems.pdf
(120kb, right mouse click to download)
The Orchid Model
The Orchid Model provides a framework for understanding the personality styles and motivations of individuals, highlighting the difference between engaged and non-engaged employees. The report offers guidance on ways to improve the adoption rate of Idea Management initiatives and potentially other forms of collaborative activity.
Imaginatik WP-0503-1 The ORCHID Model.pdf
(180kb, right mouse click to download)
Idea Management Systems: Build versus Buy
This report investigates the decision making process for companies embarking on an Idea Management project concerning the implementation of software to support the idea generation and evaluation process. The report covers the advantages and disadvantages of in-house development compared to the purchase of commercial software.
WP-0902-1 Idea Management Systems Build Versus Buy.pdf
(135kb, right mouse click to download)
A New Approach to Idea Management
This paper describes Imaginatik’s approach to Idea Management, blending Knowledge Management with employee creativity to create Idea Central, an application for creating, sharing and reviewing ideas.
The paper explores the negative and positive dynamics of Idea Management systems and discusses the main critical success factors. Finally, it describes how Idea Central addresses those critical success factors through the main phases of the Idea Management process.
WP-0801-1 A New Approach to Idea Management.pdf
(300kb, right mouse click to download)
Research Notes
Research Notes are designed to provoke thinking about areas of innovation, such as Idea Management or Knowledge Management. Our Research Notes are short reports containing insight, knowledge and research findings on relevant innovation topics.
They are developed by Imaginatik Research through contributions from our staff, and with the help of leading thinkers from outside our organization, including academics, partners and customers. Please contact research@imaginatik.com to get additional information or collaborate on our research activities.
Who is Researching Innovation: A Study of Visitors to Imaginatik’s Web Site in Early 2006
How to Create Passion for Someone Else's Idea
The Power of Questions
Idea Richness
'ideas@company.com' - The Dangers of E-Mail Based Idea Management
Security and Idea Management
The Volume-Quality Balance
The Importance of Process: An Idea Management Disaster Story
Time Spent on Idea Management
Points-based Reward Programs
What Makes Online Collaboration Work
Running Idea Management Events
The Revenue Growth Gap and the Danger of Hurdle Rates
The Pressure to Innovate
The Financial Implications of The Innovation Gap
The Secret of Good Ideas
Using Experts in Ideation
Building Ideas Through Collaboration
Event-based Idea Management
Building Trust Through Anonymity
The Perils of Rewards
Top Line Idea Management