How to survive the first 6 months as Innovation Manager

Innovation management has evolved with the influence of digital platforms and open innovation environments. The role of the Innovation Manager is no longer restricted to corporate R&D units focused solely on technology. While R&D is essential, it takes a technological approach to innovation. An Innovation Manager needs to complement this with the capacity to build projects that people and corporates can and will support. The job requires a strategic mindset, an ability to manage projects, leadership, and creativity. To thrive, an Innovation Manager should have the initiative to create processes and procedures for ideation, prototyping, and production. Collaboration with both internal and external partners is critical, and innovation management software can provide a cost-effective and efficient ideation-to-implementation process focused on core business values.