Innovation Ability

I help food and beverage companies innovate better. Innovating in the real world is not easy. Somewhere between 45% and 95% of new product launches are failures and there is no “one size fits all” solution. Each company has it’s own context and challenges which constantly evolve as the company grows and markets change. Even if you are satisfied with your current innovation performance, what worked yesterday - even if it works today - may not work tomorrow. • How do you figure out if your innovation practices are the best for your company? • How do you identify areas to develop and strengthen to get your innovation machine running at the next level? • How do you implement the changes you need? That’s where I come in. I distilled my 30-year innovation experience with Unilever and Diana Food into six dimensions key to innovation success. I use this to help companies define and implement practical solutions that build their innovation ability. How I work: A diagnostic step. The “Innovation Health check” provides a uniquely clear, compete and structured view of your innovation practices - a solid foundation for developing further. It is a fully confidential evaluation based on structured interviews with key innovation contributors and delivers actionable feedback and recommendations. The build & deploy steps are customised for your company following the health check. Typically I work with key individuals and teams in workshops, training and coaching sessions to establish the solutions your company needs. Your Results: More effective innovation – higher success rate, more efficient use of resources. More value. Less effort.