Innovation is a team sport, and every player has a vital role.
From the Innovator's desire to the Champion's enthusiasm, the Sponsor's commitment, and the Stakeholders' collective buy-in—each step is crucial.
Let’s break down each role:
Innovator: Innovators are the creators of new ideas. Their belief in these ideas is foundational, driving their desire to see them realized.
Champion: Champions are the advocates. They promote the innovator's ideas within the organization, igniting excitement and garnering support from team members and stakeholders.
Sponsor: Sponsors are the enablers. Typically high-level executives, they provide the necessary resources and make strategic decisions to support the project’s objectives.
Stakeholders: These are the validators. A diverse group that includes team members, other departments, and external partners, whose collective buy-in is essential for moving any project forward.
At the core of all these roles is Belief. It’s more than a part of the process; it’s the backbone that supports and propels each role toward achieving groundbreaking results.
Innovation requires more than just great ideas, processes, and resources. It demands engagement, alignment, and mobilization of people to achieve tangible outcomes. Belief is the driving force that powers decision-making and consensus, turning innovative visions into reality.