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1 September 2025

Rethinking ideas management: KIROI step 7 company-wide

Digital Leadership Digital transformation HR work and Teams 4.0 Artificial intelligence

The topic of idea management is gaining increasing importance in companies. It is no longer just about collecting individual suggestions, but about holistically supporting creative impulses company-wide. In particular, the KIROI step 7 offers valuable impulses that sustainably support the entire process from idea generation to implementation. This approach shows how idea management can be anchored in the corporate culture as a living, dynamic process.

Idea Management as a Strategic Success Factor in KIROI Step 7

Many companies face the challenge that while good ideas exist, they are often not sufficiently implemented. The KIROI Step 7 fundamentally changes this perspective. It understands idea management as a continuous support process that makes all phases transparent – from systematic idea capture through structured evaluation to consistent realisation.

An important aspect is the company-wide scaling of ideas. This way, not only individual departments are involved, but all employees are actively engaged. Such an integrative approach not only fosters creative potential, but also breaks down barriers between departments. This creates room for innovative solutions that advance the entire company.

Concrete examples from practice demonstrate the added value of this approach: In a manufacturing company, the use of KIROI Step 7 established a systematic knowledge transfer between specialist departments. The result was a significant acceleration of innovation projects and a stronger innovation culture, which is noticeably reflected in the working atmosphere [5].

Practical examples of effective idea management

Companies from various sectors report diverse impulses provided by KIROI Step 7:

Following the introduction of a systematic support process, the number of ideas submitted to a mechanical engineering company increased by over 150 percent. At the same time, collaboration improved significantly, leading to a doubling of successfully implemented projects.
A service provider used digital platforms to gather and evaluate ideas transparently. Clear responsibilities and regular feedback rounds accelerated the idea cycle and increased employee motivation.
In industrial manufacturing, a moderated workshop series helped to identify and overcome implementation hurdles at an early stage. Stakeholders considered this a key factor for the sustainable success of innovation projects.

KIROI-Step 7: Rethinking and embedding idea management across the company

The core of KIROI Step 7 is a holistic view of idea management. This step invites companies not to view ideas in isolation as individual projects. Instead, they are understood as continuous impulses that permeate and interconnect all business areas.

Crucially, transparent communication is needed throughout all idea phases. Employees want to know what is happening with their suggestions and what the progress looks like. The introduction of digital tools supports the central bundling and tracking of ideas. This way, no suggestion is lost in the process and a shared sense of responsibility for the outcome develops.

Furthermore, targeted coaching plays an important role. Within the scope of KIROI Step 7, hindrances are identified early and addressed with the help of moderation and workshops. This results in binding milestones and committed project teams that ensure sustainable implementation.

Tips for the successful implementation of company-wide idea management

To make idea management productive, it is recommended to consider the following prompts:

Foster an open dialogue where all employees are encouraged to contribute ideas without fear of judgement.
Building cross-functional teams brings together different perspectives and skill sets for rich idea development.
Utilise clear evaluation methods with defined criteria such as feasibility, effort, and benefit to identify the best ideas.
Utilise digital platforms that capture, evaluate, and transparently communicate the status of ideas.
Anchor regular feedback processes so that idea generators are kept informed of progress and remain motivated.

These approaches foster a vibrant innovation culture and ensure that ideas management is not just understood as a one-off task, but as an ongoing process that drives the company forward sustainably.

BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) In the industrial manufacturing sector, the company used structured workshops to systematically identify implementation obstacles with KIROI Step 7. This led to improved cross-departmental exchange and noticeably accelerated innovation projects. This significantly strengthened the overall innovation culture, and employees reported higher motivation in developing new solutions.

My analysis

Modern idea management via the KIROI Step 7 represents a shift towards an integrative, company-wide innovation process. It aims to systematically capture, evaluate, and continuously support ideas – not as isolated actions, but as an ongoing innovation strategy. The accompanying role of coaching and moderated formats helps companies overcome obstacles early on and foster an open culture.

Diverse practical examples show that this approach not only increases the number of submitted ideas but, above all, improves their quality and successful implementation. Idea management thus becomes an essential building block for sustainable growth and competitiveness. It supports companies in leveraging the creative potential of all employees and establishing an innovation-driven culture in the long term.