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Innovation is defined as the process of bringing about new ideas, methods, products, services, or solutions that have a significant positive impact and value. It involves transforming creative concepts into tangible outcomes that improve efficiency, and effectiveness, or address unmet needs.

The EDC team will focused on the Business Community first

We understand that some companies have Innovation process already.

Our focus is to bring innovation tools & processes for many of the companies that don't have them. We hope to partner with those companies that have them and build an innovative community.

Our Mission - “To inspire, educate and provide leadership in introducing Innovation processes & culture to the community (Business, Education & Society) of Canton, MA

The intent is to foster a Innovation culture (Making things better) in our community.

Inventor’s axioms

· There is always more to learn.
· People are not born with a fixed amount of knowledge.
· Inventors aren’t successful because they have all the answers… successful inventors have learned
how to keep asking questions.
· The best ideas don’t happen in a vacuum… Gathering the best resources- produces the best results.
· Mistakes are the steps toward success.
· The bigger the problem the bigger the opportunity.

Discussion:

Minutes EDC meeting

Draft-PDF initial discussion 4/26/2024

Minutes -comments-Gene

Master plan items

5 Ways To Improve Your Innovation Process | Quality Gurus

Outline of Professional Development

· Brain Plasticity

· Definition … What’s bugging me?

· Keeping a Journal

· Meet the Inventors

· Engineering is everywhere

· What is design … resolving the GAP … How to begin inventing

· Tools to help in the design

· Scamper

· Reflection

To start the Innovation process you need a measurement:

How are you making it better for the Customer?

How are you improving the action/process you do?

How can you learn new things to be a better worker?

How is your role connected to the financial bottom line and how can you support that?

Proposed Plan

1. Discuss with EDC board- Defined as our uniqueness

2. Create a committee of EDC board to firm up idea

a. Innovation for retail and manufacturing companies can be defined as the process of introducing new ideas, products, processes, or business models that result in significant improvements, advancements, or differentiation within the industry

b. Get CABI, Paul Revere center Support & membership- Get Schools involved

3. What learning tools can be used to spread innovation to different organizations

a. Education about - This can include advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics,

Internet of Things (IoT), or augmented reality

b. Create a business team

4. Sell the concept to our community as part of Canton’ uniqueness

5. Set up Mentorship program for interested organizations

6. Develop measurements to judge how we are doing

7. The EDC team will not facilitate individual companies effects but provide leadership direction to the different group developing the community Innovation culture.

8.
Explore the Boston community of innovators-MIT, Harvard, Greentown Labs, MassChallenge, District Hall, to learn from them.

Examples of possible activities:

1. Tie in with an Innovation management software company to provide their software to our community - Discounts, Education, Sharing learning between companies..

2. Provide an education program to members about Innovation using books like – Cracking Creativity by Micheal Michalko.

3. Develop with the school district Finding Bugs For their children’s classes.

Town Innovation days and programs (Maker Space).

Design processes for creating Innovative solutions

List of activities to create an Innovative solution

AI Description

Example of an Education learning about Innovation

What Bugs Me Education programs for children

Why do I want to do this project? • It’s fun • Make lots of money • See if I can do it Problem Framing



Engineering is everywhere -Tools
5 Whys	Ask Why five times to frame the problem
Fishbone diagram The 5 Ps: People, Provisions, Procedures, Place and Patrons. Make sure that your team agree on the problem statement and include the people involved in the problem. Include as much information as possible in the 'what', 'where', 'when' and 'how much' of the problem. Use data to help you to understand the problem.
Da Vinci's Multiple Perspective	Looking at the situation from multiple points of views Example- Your point of view, two others point of view
Questions	A key characteristic of all geniuses is their intense child-like curiosity and high degree of inquiries.
Brain writing	Brain-writing, Shaping
Processes:
Team Creation
Innovation concept
Problem solving
Testing
Reporting

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Title: "Innovation Master class: Igniting Creativity and Driving Business Growth"

Description: Welcome to our Innovation Masterclass tailored specifically for business leaders like you who are ready to unlock the power of innovation to drive growth and success in today's dynamic marketplace. In this first-class session, you'll embark on a transformative journey to harness your creativity, inspire your team, and unleash groundbreaking innovations that propel your business forward.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Understanding Innovation: Explore the fundamental concepts of innovation and its importance in driving business success. Learn how innovation can drive competitive advantage, enhance customer experiences, and fuel sustainable growth.

2. Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: Discover strategies for fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and experimentation within your organization. Learn how to empower your team, embrace diversity of thought, and create an environment where innovation thrives.

3. Design Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving: Dive into the principles of design thinking and creative problem-solving to uncover innovative solutions to complex challenges. Gain practical tools and techniques for generating ideas, prototyping concepts, and iterating towards success.

4. Leveraging Technology and Trends: Explore the latest trends and advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation. Learn how to leverage these technologies to drive innovation across your business operations and customer experiences.

5. Leading Innovation: Develop the leadership skills and mindset required to champion innovation within your organization. Discover how to inspire and motivate your team, navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, and lead with vision and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

6. Implementing Innovation Strategies: Gain insights into best practices for implementing innovation strategies and initiatives within your organization. Learn how to align innovation efforts with business goals, allocate resources effectively, and measure the impact of innovation on business outcomes.

Benefits:

Gain a deep understanding of innovation principles and strategies tailored to your business context.
Acquire practical tools and techniques for fostering creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving within your organization.
Learn from real-world case studies and examples of successful innovation initiatives across industries.
Connect with a network of like-minded business leaders and innovation experts to exchange ideas, insights, and best practices.

Join us for this first-class Innovation Master class and unlock the potential to drive innovation, growth, and success in your business. Together, let's embark on a journey to shape the future of your organization and make a lasting impact in the marketplace.

Addition Resources:

Innovative Idea Generation: Easy to Say, But How to Execute? https://startsmartcee.org/ PDF Document

How would a small town add Innovation to the culture of the community?

WAZOku, YOOMAP, Innovation-web, HBR, MIT, Maryland Innovation center

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