Innovation Standards and Competency FrameworksThis podcast episode from Innovate Island explores the seemingly paradoxical concept of standardizing innovation through conversations with two experts in the field.Eoin Flavin discusses ISO 56000 - a family of standards for innovation management. He explains how these globally validated frameworks can actually enhance rather than constrain innovation:The standards synthesize knowledge from over a thousand global experts, creating a common innovation languageThey help organizations identify gaps in their innovation capabilities and processesContrary to the myth of the "lone genius," successful innovation at scale typically involves disciplined systemsMost standards provide helpful guidance rather than strict instructionsOrganizations can use them as a reference point to assess their innovation maturityAs Eoin puts it, "While some argue that standardisation is the enemy of innovation...many breakthrough innovations came about through following sets of processes."In the second half, Charlie Tuxworth shares his work on developing a competency framework for innovators.Key points include:The framework helps individuals identify their current innovation skills and development needsIt creates a consistent "innovation language" that enables better collaborationCourse providers and universities can align their offerings with the frameworkEmployers can better understand the specific innovation competencies of potential hiresThe goal is to "democratize" innovation skills by removing barriers to learningCharlie emphasizes that innovation skills are increasingly in demand as we face complex challenges: "We know that the sticky problems that we're facing in terms of the economy, society and the environment can't be fixed by just trying harder."Both speakers agree that far from killing creativity, good innovation frameworks actually enhance it by creating shared understanding and more effective collaboration.Visit the Innovate Island community on: https://my.innovateisland.net/feedFind out more about ISO 56000 here: https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:56000:dis:ed-1:v1:enAccess Innovate Island’s handbook on ISO here: https://my.innovateisland.net/c/publications/innovate-island-handbook-making-innovation-workFind out more about the Competency Framework here: https://mailchi.mp/celsiogroup/competency_framework Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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