Challenge:

I am a final year undergraduate student spearheading the Innovation Cell in our University. As a  part of it, we focus on pro bono innovation consultancy in the quest for Grassroot and Frugal  innovations across the state. Our challenge is to streamline our innovation space towards potent  and prolific projects by adapting existing useful technologies to find and develop new needed  technologies. We will try to focus on improving our workflow by circumscribing our scope while  reducing uncertainties in the process.

Selection:

We are selecting the Learning launch tool in this approach as it is best suited for our purpose to  quickly experiment with ideas, validate assumptions and assess deterministic failures.  Quantitative parameters and optimum target markets cannot be studied or forecasted with much  certitude at the start of the Innovation process.

Application:

In our first onus, we focused on the edifice of identifying problems. We tried to achieve a holy  grail of specificity in defining our problem statements. It tested our assumption of workflow, that  we were spending superfluous time and effort on a vast problem.  We used an ultimate Root  Cause Analysis Tool – “Five Whys” which is an iterative interrogative technique used to explore  the cause-and-effect relationships. Each answer forms the basis of the next question. We  expected to come up with well-defined meticulous problem statements that clearly indicates  User type, emotional quotient, quantifiable impact and shortcomings.

In our second onus, we focused on our processes of Ideas brainstorming and Ideas appraisal.  This tested our assumption of workflow that we were creating redundant projects and following  imprudent viability scrutiny. We used the M-I-T model of experimental learning which explains  the ever-iterative innovation process and Market, Implementation, Technology (M-I-T) as its  three pillars. Deviating from linear-funnel models and false dichotomies helped us validate  assumption and reduce variables.

Insight:

The learning launch tool supplemented our process of abstraction, enhanced the initial feasibility  assessments and helped in prioritization of tasks. It also helped us with the epiphany of  intellectual honesty by the ability to face the Physical realm and Human realm instead of  suspending the reality. We gained insight through direct transactional experiences. It helped us  solicit genuine feedback for our projects instead of speculation and resolve uncertainty with  minimum commitment of resources.

Approach:

The learning launch is a pertinent tool as it not only augmented our workflow but also curtailed  losses. There were often setbacks such as irrelevant ideas and incorrect market research,  however this approach helped us with sequential failure with lessening severity. Visual aids and  graphics can also be incorporated in this process for developing key insights and sharing  perspectives.


Challenge : I am a final year undergraduate student spearheading the Innovation Cell in our University . As a part of it , we focus on pro bono innovation consultancy in the quest for Grassroot and Frugal innovations across the state . Our challenge is to streamline our innovation space towards potent and prolific projects by adapting existing useful technologies to find and develop new needed technologies . We will try to focus on improving our workflow by circumscribing our scope while reducing uncertainties in the process . Selection : We are selecting the Learning launch tool in this approach as it is best suited for our purpose to quickly experiment with ideas , validate assumptions and assess deterministic failures . Quantitative parameters and optimum target markets can not be studied or forecasted with much certitude at the start of the Innovation process . Application : In our first onus , we focused on the edifice of identifying problems . We tried to achieve a holy grail of specificity in defining our problem statements . It tested our assumption of workflow , that we were spending superfluous time and effort on a vast problem . We used an ultimate Root Cause Analysis Tool – “ Five Why s ” which is an iterative interrogative technique used to explore the cause - and - effect relationships . Each answer forms the basis of the next question . We expected to come up with well - defined meticulous problem statements that clearly indicates User type , emotional quotient , quantifiable impact and shortcomings . In our second onus , we focused on our processes of Ideas brainstorming and Ideas appraisal . This tested our assumption of workflow that we were creating redundant projects and following imprudent viability scrutiny . We used the M - I - T model of experimental learning which explains the ever - iterative innovation process and Market , Implementation , Technology ( M - I - T ) as its three pillars . Deviating from linear - funnel models and false dichotomies helped us validate assumption and reduce variables . Insight : The learning launch tool supplemented our process of abstraction , enhanced the initial feasibility assessments and helped in prioritization of tasks . It also helped us with the epiphany of intellectual honesty by the ability to face the Physical realm and Human realm instead of suspending the reality . We gained insight through direct transactional experiences . It helped us solicit genuine feedback for our projects instead of speculation and resolve uncertainty with minimum commitment of resources . Approach : The learning launch is a pertinent tool as it not only augmented our workflow but also curtailed losses . There were often setbacks such as irrelevant ideas and incorrect market research , however this approach helped us with sequential failure with lessening severity . Visual aids and graphics can also be incorporated in this process for developing key insights and sharing perspectives .