Introduction to

innovation tools and

techniques
BSBINN301Promote innovation in
a team environment
Session 1

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What is innovation?
An innovation is an

invention that has

commercial use.

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Purpose of this
presentation
This presentation will
introduce you to the
concepts of:
innovation types
innovation techniques.

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Innovation types
product innovation
process innovation
marketing innovation
organisational

innovation
strategic innovation
technological
innovation.

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Levels of innovation
Solve an existing problem
Solving an unmet, unstated
need:
such as the bagless

vacuum.

Creating a new field of

endeavour:
such as nanotechnology.
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Some innovation tool

categories
Visualisation:
such as visual

brainstorming.

Challenging:
such as assumption

busting.

Reframing:
such as six thinking

hats.

Stimulation:
such as random words.
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The next step

As part of your learning program in
BSBINN301A, be sure to:
undertake group activities as directed by
your facilitator
complete the relevant readings and
activities from your Student Workbook.

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