An introduction to ISmarts is in order. ISmarts is a revolutionary approach to innovation which is based on the recognition that the root of innovation is human intelligence. The ISmarts framework builds on several recent theories of intelligence, especially, the triarchic framework (Robert Sternberg) and the theory of multiple intelligences (Howard Gardner). Visit Vivekin Group for free articles and information. But here’s a brief overview.

The ISmartsâ„¢ Framework

BASIC TENETS

*Innovation is driven by human intelligence
*Every human is innately capable of innovation
*Innovation is context-sensitive

*People innovate differently based on a mix of 4 innovational abilities: Analytical, Inventive, Operational, and Communicative

  

 

Find and feed the ways in which people innovate

Foster both incremental and radical innovation

 

 

Analytical Innovability

Defines or identifies problems & appropriate solutions; systematically acquires new knowledge; monitors the innovational performance of the firm

Inventive Innovability

Produces new products and processes; allows firm to operate in areas where no codified precedence exists; typically involves lateral thinking

Operational Innovability

Transforms ideas into action; agent of change; helps organization to adapt to environments; efficiency oriented

Communicative Innovability

Exchanges ideas; persuades; convinces others of value of new ideas