Public Contests
Some clients want to include existing and prospective customers in their hunt for innovation. They recognize the value of customer input, as well as the positive signals to all constituents that such outreach sends. BIG helps organize and engage these customers in much the same way, we do our inventors. We'll propose a focus and execution plan, then handle all aspects of project management, inventor interaction, and innovation review. See the Case Study for an example of how we worked with Staples on the Invention Quest.
How it works
BIG has a disciplined process for bringing innovation to life for our clients. BIG services include:
- Preplanning of the event structure, timeline, budget, and logistics
- Guidance in prepping inventor guidelines, rules, contracts, etc.
- Recruiting and management of judges
- Assistance in promoting the event (to our inventor network)
- Processing, sorting, and data entry of all submissions
- Evaluation of all entries, including recommendation of best ideas
- Planning, coordination, and assistance in judging Final event(s)
- Preparing inventors for Final event, including facilitation of invention prototyping as desired
- Consulting throughout
Internal Innovation Contests
BIG helps clients lead company-wide innovation challenges, either for past or proposed innovations. These contests serve to motivate employees, share learning, signal that innovation is a priority, and provide a key point of focus for leadership. BIG can run the contest, from outlining the program to preparing playbooks, coaching participants, evaluating innovations, managing logistics, and structuring award events. Internal Innovation Contests last approximately five-six months, depending on the scope and goals.
How it works
BIG serves as manager, coordinator, and coach for Internal Innovation Contests. Our services include:
- Outlining in detail the scope, process, rules, and schedule for the event
- Helping create participation Playbooks (step-by-step guidebooks for teams), evaluation criteria, and award structure
- Coaching and guiding teams, providing templates and advice to structure team's innovation selection and refinement, proposal, and presentation
- Coordinating and facilitating, helping teams secure any creative and logistical resources for final presentation
- Mentoring and reporting on team progress
- Ensuring that all deadlines are met and teams complete deliverables on time
- Helping judge innovations, as requested
- Helping structure, organize, and mange final presentation and awards
- Critiquing results and advising on program structure for succeeding events
|
|
