Copying and making mistakes are important for innovation. We should pay attention to errors and prototypes, and celebrate the team behind the idea.
Creating a self-sustaining innovation framework is essential to embed innovation in an organization, and this requires a clear understanding of the three levels of innovation: Project Innovation, Continuous Innovation, and Self-Sustaining Innovation.
User-led innovations (ULIs) are born out of frustration and a willingness to experiment, leading to successful products like Pampers and the Maclaren buggy. Now, public and private organizations are beginning to tap into the rich resource of user innovation.