A Guide to Innovation in Local Government

Your Project in Motion is a practical guide developed by Kidman & Nicholson and ‘mens beeld en ruimte’ for the A&O Fund Gemeenten. This resource provides municipal organizations with a structured approach to effectively planning and executing complex innovation projects. Through exercises, methodologies, and real-world examples, it empowers policymakers and innovators to create public value and address strategic challenges.

The guide revolves around three key themes, each underpinning a crucial phase of the innovation process:

The Foundation of the Innovation Process: Establish a robust starting point by clearly defining the assignment, end goals, value creation, and type of innovation.

Risks and Risk Management: Identify unknown factors and manage them through a structured approach.

Guiding the Innovation Process: Determine methodologies, build effective teams, and maintain a balance between preservation and innovation innovation.

The book features twelve exercises that can be utilised at various stages of a project. Highlights include:

• Problem and Value Exploration Canvas: A tool for identifying challenges and opportunities.
• Rapid Prototyping Framework: A practical method for swiftly designing and testing solutions.
• Impact vs. Feasibility Matrix: A prioritization tool for selecting the most valuable ideas.

Why is it Relevant for Innovation Management?
The structured approach presented in this guide makes it an invaluable resource for innovation managers. It offers clear methodologies not only for generating ideas but also for converting them into tangible, measurable outcomes results.

Interested?
Are you curious about how this approach can support your organization? We integrate this methodology into our workshops and innovation processes. Contact us for a tailored session or more information.