Implementing Innovation: Ben Benau's Insights

Learn the distinction between the execution engine (current operations) and the innovating engine (future development). Understand how separating these engines fosters a more effective innovation process.

“One engine is focused on executing, implementing the strategy of today… but these companies also actually featured what I call an innovating engine.”

Establish a structured process for the innovating engine, including governance, processes, and tools. This includes defining roles, responsibilities, and processes for idea generation, evaluation, and implementation.

“The innovating engine had a structure, a governance structure, and it also, as an entity, had some processes…defining and regulating it.”

Learn how to create a culture that encourages innovation at all levels of the organization. Understand the role of social norms, self-efficacy, and psychological safety in driving innovation.

“Culture…becomes the glue that holds innovation together by setting the norms…company values…governing rules on how you manage through different ideas.”

Learn techniques for embedding innovation into your daily routine using habit stacking, reminders, and progress tracking. Apply these strategies to create sustainable innovative behaviors.