After we created the Swarm Crowd Profiler, we saw a big opportunity with the enterprise, because many large companies struggle to innovate, and they often turn to their workforces to generate ideas. The problem is, few of their employees were selected for their innovation abilities — they were first in their class on the accounting test, etc. That’s cool for a vertical skill (e.g. accounting) but it doesn’t tell us anything about their innovation potential.The first step is for large companies to understand the innovation and entrepreneurial talents they already have, and what skills they may lack. They can then use this understanding to balance teams, set goals, provide feedback to managers, consider entrepreneurial potential in their hiring. Placing these people across the entire innovation cycle is key.

Next we are studying the ideal make up innovative teams, across a wide range of industries, and full gamut of innovation targets — from commercial to disruptive innovation. Eventually, we will be able to benchmark companies within their industry, and against global innovation leaders.

Overall, I hope with this insight, large companies can become more supportive of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and behaviors. This will make companies more productive, and create happier workplaces. But most importantly, they will become more successful in their innovation endeavors.

If you are interested in using the Swarm Innovation System in your enterprise, including the Swarm Innovation Profiler, Swarm Innovation Teams, Swarm Innovation Training, and Swarm Innovation Culture, contact us at sales@swarmvision.com or learn more here. Or sign up for a Free Trial to get started using the Swarm Vision Innovation System in your organization NOW!