Innovation Assessment Survey

1/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization clearly defines “innovation”.

2/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization is open to all kinds of innovation. This could be a product, service, business model, or business process innovation.

3/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization specifically identifies what we need to do to positively impact our customers’ lives.

4/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization is risk-averse. Risk-taking is discouraged.

5/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization thrives on collaboration. Cross-functional teams are often utilized to solve problems.

6/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization works in iterative cycles – testing, learning, and adjusting to reduce risk.

1/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization has set up a formal structure to identify opportunities for innovation.

2/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization engages external partners and resources to learn and identify new capabilities focused on fueling innovation.

3/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization has a model and approach that provides guidance around the process steps for innovation.

4/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization has a set of innovation tools across each step of the innovation process – from front-end opportunity identification through the implementation of new ideas.

5/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization sets innovation-related goals that are supported by specific measures.

6/6
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization allows for different functions to establish their own success metrics related to innovation.

1/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization recruits and hires employees who bring a diverse skillset and an innovation-related mindset.

2/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization has formal programs designed to develop employee competencies for innovation, including strategic thinking skills, idea generation, idea prioritization, collaboration, and implementation.

3/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization DOES NOT reward innovation efforts through formal programs, incentives, or rewards.

4/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization challenges the status quo; people have the freedom to explore new ideas and test them.

1/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization’s leaders and managers publicly recognize employees or teams for their innovation accomplishments.

2/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization’s leadership is directly involved in shaping innovation strategies.

3/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization’s leadership “walks the talk” of innovation through role modeling and sponsoring innovation initiatives and projects.

4/4
  • Culture
  • Structure and Processes
  • People
  • Leadership

To what extent do you agree with the statement below?

My organization’s leadership consistently shares stories about employees, teams, and departments that demonstrate superior innovation-focused values, behaviours, and results.