The new UNE-EN ISO 56007:2024 standard for innovation management is now available, providing guidelines for generating value from strategic and operational opportunities and ideas.
These opportunities and ideas may come from both outside and inside the organisation, encompassing the entire spectrum of innovation types.
Organisations need to manage their actions depending on their size, maturity, context and aspiration. This standard supports these different levels according to the type of organisation.
It can also help users choose and customise methods and tools which are appropriate to their specific circumstances.
The types of organisations and users of this document include:
a) Large, established organisations looking to be more systematic in their idea and opportunity management activities
b) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to better structure their innovation activities.
c) Emerging organisations/venture capital investors considering how to appraise opportunities and ideas more systematically.
d) Non-profit organisations seeking to drive innovation activities to build a more innovative organisation for the benefit of their stakeholders.
e) Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) aiming to transform innovation ecosystems through more effective and efficient innovation activities.
f) People inside or outside an organisation who are looking for a reference framework to manage opportunities and ideas.
g) Universities and research institutions exploring new ways of creating value by addressing the needs and expectations of the organisation and its stakeholders.
The Annexes add to the standard and support its implementation:
- ANNEX A (informative). Preparing to manage opportunities and ideas
- ANNEX B (Informative). Managing uncertainty for opportunities and ideas
- ANNEX C (Informative). Processes and activities in the early stages of innovation