START THE INVENTION ENGINE:CREATING AN INNOVATION PROGRAM WITHIN A LARGE COMPANYElizabeth Thapliyal@ethapliyal

Reena Merchant@reenamerchant

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OUR INITIATIVE

6 THINGSWE WISH WE’D KNOWN

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JUST DO IT!Don’t wait for permission to start.Communicate throughout.

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FUZZY IS OKAYEmbrace ambiguity.Trust you’ll get there.

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MIX IT UPExperiment with different methods.Combine them to suit your needs.

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DATA IS YOUR LIFELINEInnovation programs are risky.Data helps build trust.

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REMAIN TENACIOUSCompeting agendas can fog vision.Maintain clarity and push forward.

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EVOLVE & GROWDo a little at a time.Iterate on your innovation process.

1. JUST DO IT2. FUZZY IS OKAY3. MIX IT UP

LESSONS LEARNED

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4. DATA IS YOUR LIFELINE5. REMAIN TENACIOUS6. EVOLVE & GROW

LET’S TALK!What resonated with you?

Elizabeth Thapliyal, @ethapliyalReena Merchant, @reenamerchant