The most effective innovation teams are made up of people with technical acumen, solid communication skills and the ability to analyze and relay trends in the market to teams across their organization. By hiring for innovation, companies are looking for the best approach to source and develop new ideas and collaborate with external partners, which are often intrinsic to a company’s success. Hiring an effective innovation team can help create a positive work culture that includes engaged employees. Sixtysix 66 percent of respondents to a Deloitte Innovation Survey, said that innovation was key for growth. Employing an innovation team can also be a differentiator in a competitive market, allowing a company to stand out from competitors and attract the best talent.