The path to innovation… what benefits does it bring, and what challenges does it imply?
All innovation consists of introducing novelties or modifying existing elements to satisfy a need in an overcoming way. These innovations are usually linked to science (knowledge) and technology (its practice). As such, innovation presents a series of benefits for the companies that develop or incorporate it and challenges to face in this process.
Benefits that innovation brings
Among the main benefits of innovation, the following stand out:
First, adaptability and flexibility allow a quick response to new customer demands and the constant changes that occur in all markets and sectors of activity.
Likewise, technological innovation applied to key processes facilitates the collection and analysis of data, generating more efficient processes and more effective results in achieving objectives. Some examples of technologies contributing to efficiency are cloud computing, collaborative work platforms, big data, and machine learning.
It is essential to talk about the higher levels of productivity that logically implies the introduction of innovations. The efficiency gained in the processes translates into a better use of organizational resources, for example, from the automation of certain activities or the incorporation of business intelligence systems to make better decisions based on data.
Along the same lines, innovative organizations tend to attract the best talent, resulting in higher productivity levels.
Another of the benefits is the achievement of better quality in the processes and their results, be they products or services.
In summary, these benefits imply greater competitiveness and better positioning in the market ahead of the competitors.
However, beyond the innumerable benefits that the incorporation of a philosophy of innovation in organizations implies, it is also necessary to talk about the challenges of the path to innovation.
What challenges does this process entail?
In this sense, it is essential to establish clear objectives inherent in the innovation process and have a feasible innovation strategy and plan.
Another relevant aspect is fostering a culture of innovation in the organization (specific shared values) to promote employee creativity by creating incentives for innovation and avoiding possible resistance to change in the process.
An additional challenge is to achieve both internal and external collaboration. In this regard, obtaining new points of view from interested third parties, such as customers or potential partners, undoubtedly enriches the innovation process. In particular, getting to know customers better and focusing innovation decisions on this deep knowledge contributes to the generation of products and services more aligned with the needs of demand.
In addition, it is essential to be clear about the phases involved in the innovation process and not get stuck in the project phase without taking the corresponding action.
On the other hand, identifying the appropriate innovation tools for a particular case is another challenge to address.
Finally, technological innovation requires professionals with the necessary skills to handle new technologies, which sometimes implies resorting to expert organizations for good advice.
At androidvillaz.com, we have a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and adding value to each project. The philosophy of innovation is immersed in our way of working and in each objective set. In this way, the innovative spirit implies the generation of significant contributions to each project and company with which we work.
We are waiting for you to work together on the innovation that your company needs!