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A Model of Innovation

Mar 29, 2007

Concept Map: Innovation

Created in collaboration with Sean Durham, Ryan Reposar, Paul Pangaro, and Nathan Felde.

This model is built on the idea that innovation is about changing paradigms. The model situates innovation between two conventions. Innovations transform old into new. It is a process—a process in which insight inspires change and creates value.

Read the Interactions Magazine Article which explains the process of creating the map.

See also our collection of Innovation Models.

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7 Comments

  • Michael

    Dec 3, 2008
    3:48 pm

    I found this a fascinating concept map and a great start to the principles of identifying an innovation process. I’ve spoken to a number of groups about this and observed a common behaviour occurs: The groups invariably try and use the concept map to ‘build a process’ into their ‘organisations’. They seem to miss the point that it’s more an observation of behaviour rather than a road map to a culture of innovation. I wouldn’t argue that it couldn’t be used that way but the idea of formulating a constraining process to foster innovation makes me smile. It feels like one of life’s rare ironies. :-)

    This is a great piece of work and when viewed in the light of its creators intent is very valuable and educational. Nice work - Thanks

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    Feb 7, 2009
    9:40 pm

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  • Terry

    Feb 8, 2009
    8:27 am

    Wondering what you mean by insight?

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  • Bradley Shoebottom

    Feb 16, 2009
    11:24 am

    Fascinating portrayal of Innovation. I just figured out that the bottom continues to the top and the right goes around to the left, so this concept map is actually a “globe”. Care to try your hand at producing a globe PDF so I can paste it over an old globe of the world :)

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  • pkt

    Jun 2, 2009
    11:12 pm

    Classic, think u can get this into the canon in the academia?? i’d wished somebody captured it all in a bird-eye view sort of manner back in the 1990s..

    I’d give u the credit if u could turn it all into $ & cents when applied in the harsh real world of bizz realities

    good on ya

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