IPA Innovation analysis
Spot, recruit and develop innovation talent
Introduction to IPA Innovation analysis
Ensure you have the right people to drive your innovation forward.
Innovation is a decisive competitive advantage in today’s market. Organisations that work strategically with innovation achieve up to 30% higher growth and a significantly stronger market position than those that do not. But innovation rarely happens by coincidence. It requires the right people, teams and organisational conditions.
The IPA Innovation Analysis helps you identify and strengthen the capabilities that drive innovation from idea to implementation. Through the analysis, you gain insight into how to:
Recruit employees with a natural innovation mindset
Identify and develop innovation talent within your organisation
Build strong and creative development teams
Integrate innovation into strategy, structure and leadership practices
Strengthen your innovation culture through collaboration and knowledge sharing
Why is innovation more important than ever?
Markets are changing faster than ever. Technological advances, new business models and shifting customer expectations place increasing demands on organisations that want to stay competitive. Companies that invest strategically in innovation achieve:
Greater market differentiation and growth
Stronger adaptability in turbulent times
Higher employee engagement and motivation
More efficient processes and better solutions
Innovation is not only a strategic discipline. It is also a human one. True innovation depends on the ability to attract, develop and retain people with the mindset and skills to turn ideas into reality.
Who can benefit from the IPA Innovation Analysis?
The analysis is designed for leaders, HR professionals and consultants who work with:
Leadership and employee development
Recruitment of innovation and development profiles
Organisational design and coaching
Career development and talent management
Innovation is not only a strategic discipline. It is also a human one. True innovation depends on the ability to attract, develop and retain people with the mindset and skills to turn ideas into reality.
Identifying innovation talent
The IPA Innovation Analysis identifies four key talent areas that are essential for driving innovation effectively:
Creative talent – The ability to generate original ideas and concepts
Social talent – The capacity to build collaboration and motivate others
Driving talent – The assertiveness to turn ideas into action
Analytical talent – The skill to evaluate, refine and strategically plan solutions
When combined with IPA’s other analyses, the Innovation Analysis provides a complete picture of both individual potential and the team’s overall innovation capacity.
The innovation process – four crucial stages
Innovation requires structure as well as creativity. The IPA Innovation Analysis outlines the full innovation cycle in four interlinked stages:
Ideation and conceptualisation – Developing new ideas and identifying opportunities
Collaboration and motivation – Engaging others and managing creative dynamics
Organisation and implementation – Turning ideas into concrete initiatives
Evaluation and refinement – Learning from outcomes and strengthening strategy
