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Description
Employees can utilize the Innovation Station application on any company-provided or personal device, including computers and smartphones. Anyone has the opportunity to propose an idea, while others can easily cast their votes and leave comments, with the option for anonymity. Once an idea accumulates a specific number of votes, the innovator is allowed to initiate the investigation phase. In certain instances, an executive may choose to expedite an idea's progression without waiting for the necessary votes. The innovator is then given a period of approximately 30 days along with designated resources to further explore and refine their idea, culminating in a final presentation to executives. If the investigation proves favorable and is reviewed positively by a panel assessing the business case, the idea advances to incubation, where it undergoes prototyping, small-scale testing, adjustments, and validation. It’s important to acknowledge that not every idea will succeed, which is perfectly acceptable, as some concepts may simply be ahead of their time, although thorough research has been conducted. Ultimately, the last stage involves either the implementation of a new product or enhancement of a process, or a decision to either Pass or Perish the idea based on its viability. This entire process encourages creativity and innovation within the organization while allowing for constructive feedback.
Description
The concept of managing ideas might seem unusual to some individuals. Is it really necessary to manage ideas? One might assume that if someone comes up with an excellent idea, it will be promptly shared with the supervisor and quickly put into action. If an idea isn’t acted upon, does that imply it wasn’t worthwhile? Unfortunately, this is a misconception; frequently, valuable ideas are overlooked, go unarticulated, and are forgotten. While most organizations can generate ideas without issue, the real challenge lies in effectively managing them. This is where idea management plays a crucial role. Idea management provides a systematic approach to gathering and organizing ideas within a company or community. Mazzum extends beyond mere idea collection; it serves as a comprehensive solution for effective idea management, seamlessly integrating with SharePoint and Office 365 to leverage the advantages of Microsoft platforms. By utilizing Mazzum, organizations can ensure that innovative thoughts are not only captured but also nurtured and implemented.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft 365
No
Microsoft SharePoint
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Valvora
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
www.valvora.com/products/innovation-station/index.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
RoomManager
Founded
1999
Country
Switzerland
Website
mazzum.com
Product Features
Idea Management
Activity Dashboard
Yes
Brainstorming
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Creator Tracking
Yes
Idea Ranking
Yes
Project Tracking
Yes
Status Tracking
No
Product Features
Idea Management
Activity Dashboard
Yes
Brainstorming
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Creator Tracking
No
Idea Ranking
Yes
Project Tracking
Yes
Status Tracking
No