The Development Path
Innokylä’s development path aims to ensure the creation of successful, customer-oriented solutions, bring about lasting change, and refine these solutions into openly and easily shareable operational models.
In practice, this means that all key stakeholders participate in the development, and the work is guided by concrete needs that define the objectives. In addition, the outcomes of the development process become accessible to all, and information about their effectiveness is made publicly available.
Every development process is unique, and there is no single correct formula or order. Progress along the path in the order, depth, and pace that suits you. Make use of a variety of participatory methods for development and evaluation at each stage of the path!
Wishing you a fruitful journey!
Realize and Understand
Explore the future and discover the initial insight, whether it is an opportunity or a challenge. Listen to the customer and their needs. Identify the necessary resources and actors. Set realistic goals. Commit to shared objectives, build trust, and share knowledge openly. Consider what kind of results you would be satisfied with and how you will verify those changes.
Imagine and Experiment
Co-create new ideas. Keep user-centeredness and an open atmosphere in mind. Let creativity blossom! Also, see if suitable solutions already exist in Innokylä’s operational models. Test ideas quickly and learn from the experiments. Co-design a new solution. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are moving toward the set objectives.
Describe and Share
Evaluate the benefits of your development work by comparing the results to the original objectives. Clearly communicate the concrete impacts you have achieved. Share your results openly, and reflect on what worked and what didn’t — and tell others that too. Was your original insight heading in the right direction? What changed and how? Share your new solution with the world. Convince and consolidate!