Innovation sweet spot
What
The innovation sweet spot helps determine quickly which ideas are worthwhile.
Why
Generating ideas often leads to so many ideas at an early stage while assessment criteria are still vague that it makes no sense to evaluate each idea thoroughly. Ideas are worthwhile if they are feasible, desirable and legitimate. This is the innovation sweet spot. Looking at all of your ideas through this prism lets you identify the best ideas fast.
How
- Elaborate the Venn diagram of the innovation sweet spot on a flip chart, whiteboard, wall or table, or use the sample template.
- Place all ideas in the Venn diagram.
- Reflect on the outcome. Which ideas are closest to the innovation sweet spot? Which ideas are worth elaborating?
- Draw up a top-5 of ideas.