Experimentation in Innovation Management

Discussion on the importance of participation in innovation management programs and the role of team development, role models, mentors, rewards, and recognition.

Explanation of the stage of experimentation in innovation management, emphasizing the importance of comfort and pleasure in the face of failure. Reference to the views of Nassim Taleb and Swami Vivekananda on failure and the need for a positive mindset in experimentation.

Definition and importance of experimentation in innovation, highlighting the need for continuous change and the validation of assumptions through planned activities.

Providing examples of assumptions in the context of experimentation, including assumptions related to business models, customer preferences, and technical requirements.

Classification of assumptions into four categories: need-based, technical, production-related, and driving outcomes. Discussion on the validation of assumptions through experimentation.

Clarification that the outcome of an experiment is learning rather than success or failure. Emphasis on the importance of low-cost experiments for continuous learning.

Highlighting the significance of designing low-cost experiments for innovation success and the avoidance of high failure costs. Mention of rapid prototyping and 3D activities for low-cost experimentation.

Addressing challenges in the process of experimentation, such as the fear of failure and the importance of iterative improvement based on learning outcomes.