SFIA Skills: Innovation (INOV)

Embeds innovation processes throughout business units and links strategy execution with innovation.

Leads development of a culture that encourages innovation, risk taking and collaboration.

Initiates investigation and development of innovative methods of exploiting IT assets, to the benefit of organisations and the community. Carries out analysis at a strategic level and develops business proposals to exploit technology in line with the organisation’s mission, objectives and strategy.

Leads the communication and an open flow of creative ideas between interested parties and the set-up of innovation networks and communities.

Encourages and motivates innovation communities, teams and individuals to share creative ideas and learn from failures. Manages and facilitates the communication and open flow of creative ideas between interested parties and the set-up of innovation networks and communities.

Investigates and develops innovative methods of exploiting IT assets, to the benefit of the organisation and the community. Develops business proposals to exploit technology in line with the organisation’s mission, objectives and strategy, clearly articulating, and formally reporting benefits.