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IRDG Innovation DiagnosticJosh Blake2025-08-12T19:51:08+01:00

IRDG Innovation Diagnostic

1Organisation profile
2Innovation Context & Conditions
3Leadership of Innovation
4Planning for Innovation
5Innovation Support
6Innovation Processes
7Evaluation & Improvement
8Digital & Data

1. INTRODUCTION – How good are you at innovation ?

This questionnaire helps your organisation assess the effectiveness of its innovation practices and identify areas for improvement. It is grounded in global best practice standards. To complete it, simply draw on your own experience and reflect on how things actually operate within your organisation. For each statement in the survey, select the response that best matches your experience.
1.2 Name(Required)
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My data (e.g., contact details, organisation information and diagnostic responses) will be collected by IRDG/IRDG Innovation Skillnet and shared, only as necessary for these purposes, with Skillnet Ireland, Skillnet Innovation Exchange, approved regional partners and the Clinic Delivery Team. Reports will use anonymised/aggregated information where possible. These parties will process data only for the purposes stated and in line with their Privacy Notices. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
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Privacy Notice & Consent(Required)
My data (e.g., contact details, organisation information and diagnostic responses) will be collected by IRDG/IRDG Innovation Skillnet and shared, only as may be necessary for these purposes, approved partners and the Diagnostic Delivery Team. Reports will use anonymised/aggregated information where possible. These parties will process data only for the purposes stated and in line with their Privacy Notices. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

2. Innovation Context and Conditions

Understand how external trends and internal strengths shape your innovation opportunities. Focuses on awareness of markets, technology, regulation, culture and collaboration.
2.1. External Trends(Required)
We actively track and respond to changes in markets, technology and regulation to guide where we can create future value.

2.2 Internal Insights(Required)
We regularly review our own skills, data and other assets to spot new innovation opportunities.

2.3 Innovation Culture(Required)
Senior leaders champion an Innovation culture that encourages creativity, learning, collaboration and smart risk‑taking.

2.4 Collaboration(Required)
We have clear, well‑communicated ways to collaborate inside the organisation and with external partners to support Innovation

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3. Innovation Leadership 

Looks at how leaders in your organisation set direction, resources and accountability for innovation, and how they foster a supportive culture even when outcomes are uncertain.
3.1 Innovation Intent(Required)
Our organisation has a clear statement of what innovation means for us and where it applies.

3.2 Innovation Policy(Required)
We have a a written guidance that explains how we innovate and is shared.

3.3 Innovation Strategy(Required)
Leadership has established and communicated a strategy that sets direction, priorities and resources for innovation.

3.4 Leadership Accountability(Required)
Senior leaders take responsibility for the effectiveness and results of our innovation efforts.

3.5 Value under uncertainty(Required)
Top management shows leadership and commitment by guiding innovation to deliver value, even when results are uncertain.

3.6 Roles and Responsibilities(Required)
Leadership clearly defines and communicates innovation roles, responsibilities and decision-making authority

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4. Planning for Innovation

Examines how intent becomes measurable goals, flexible structures and a balanced project portfolio that keeps innovation on track.
4.1 Innovation Objectives(Required)
Within the organisation measurable innovation goals are set, tracked, communicated and updated when needed

4.2 Organisation Structure(Required)
We have an innovation structure that is flexible and adaptable and supports the activities set out in our strategy

4.3 Innovation Portfolio(Required)
We maintain a balanced portfolio of innovation projects, prioritised against clear criteria tied to strategy.

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5. Innovation Support

Checks whether the right people, skills, funds, tools and IP practices are in place—and whether everyone knows how to use them.
5.1 Resources(Required)
We allocate the people, money and infrastructure needed for innovation and can adjust them when required.

5.2 Competence(Required)
People involved in innovation have the right skills, training and experience to deliver.

5.3 Awareness and Communication(Required)
Everyone across the organisation understands our innovation policy, strategy and how they can contribute.

5.4 Tools and Methods(Required)
Our organisation provides suitable tools, methods and training to carry out innovation work effectively.

5.5 Intellectual Property(Required)
We actively manage, monitor, protect and review all intellectual property arising from our innovations.

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6. Innovation Processes

Reviews the practical methods used to spot opportunities, create and test ideas, manage risk and deliver solutions that add value.
6.1 Opportunity Identification(Required)
We systematically find, assess and prioritise opportunities to create value through innovation

6.2 Idea creation and validation(Required)
We have processes to generate ideas, test them against clear criteria and learn from the results creating new knowledge for the organisation.

6.3 Risk and Opportunity Management(Required)
We identify and actively manage the risks and opportunities linked to innovation activities.

6.4 Process Adaptability(Required)
We create and review innovation processes that can be tailored to different projects to reduce uncertainty and risk.

6.5 Develop and Deploy(Required)
We have processes to design, test and launch innovative solutions that create value

6.6 Initiative Management(Required)
Our Innovation projects are run in line with our strategy, with clear resources, metrics and decision points.

6.7 Documentation(Required)
We keep up-to-date records of how innovation decisions are made and managed

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7. Innovation Evaluation And Improvement

Assesses how you measure innovation performance, run reviews or audits, and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
7.1 Performance Measurement(Required)
We have defined what to monitor and measure and we track and analyse indicators to understand innovation performance across the organisation.

7.2 Reviews and Audits(Required)
We run regular internal audits and management reviews to check that innovation is on track and delivers on our strategy

7.3 Continuous Improvement(Required)
We actively look for gaps and improvement opportunities and act on lessons learned to strengthen our innovation capabilities.

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8. Innovation Outcomes & Enablers

Short add on to enrich diagnostics and cross-cohort benchmarking.
including R&D, new product or service development, process improvements, digitalisation, etc.

8.3 Customer Co-creation(Required)
To what extent are customers/users involved in discovery and testing of new offerings? 

8.4 Data & AI use(Required)
Our cloud/data systems are set up to support experimentation and testing for innovation.

8.5 Time to Learn(Required)
We run time-boxed experiments with clear learning goals.

8.6 Technology Foundations(Required)
Our Digital infrastructure supports experimentation and testing for innovation.

8.7 Security, Privacy and Compliance(Required)
Security, privacy and compliance are built into our innovation from the start.

8.8 Sustainability in innovation(Required)
We consider environmental and social impact when developing new products, processes and services.

 

IRDG is a non-profit, business-led Innovation Network of member companies, working together to drive excellence in Innovation within Ireland’s industry to create growth, jobs and prosperity. Learn more ›

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