Based on the international standards ISO 56001/56002, increase the success rate of “innovation management”
Since its establishment in 2013, Japan Innovation Network (JIN) has been engaged in promoting and disseminating “innovation management,” providing implementation support, conducting research, and offering advisory services. Since 2015, JIN has represented Japan’s domestic review body within the multinational committee developing the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Innovation Management System (IMS) standard, promoting the consolidation of opinions on the plan’s content and international negotiations.
At JIN, we utilize the internationally agreed-upon standards “ISO 56001/56002: Innovation Management System,“ we analyze the current state, support the design and implementation of the optimal IMS, and provide ongoing support. We offer the ”Innovation Management System Acceleration Program (IMSAP)“ and the ”Innovation Management Professional (IMP) Competency Development Program.“ We also operate the ”SDGs Holistic Innovation Platform (SHIP),“ which views the SDGs as opportunities for innovation, and the ”Innovation Management System (IMS) Network.”
01｜Innovation Management System Acceleration Program（IMSAP）
Objectives
We will design, implement, and develop the best Innovation Management System for your organization based on ISO 56001/56002.
Features
The IMSAP Studio, is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with essential knowledge on the ISO 56000 series. This intensive course sets the foundation for a comprehensive analysis of your company’s current IMS status through the IMS Assessment at IMSAP Camp I.
Leveraging the insights gained through the assessment, and with the continuous support of JIN, we will collaboratively design the outline of your organization’s IMS during Camp II, before moving on to implementation in Camp III.
For those eager to kickstart the process and swiftly identify areas for improvement, we recommend diving straight into IMSAP Camp I.
IMSAP: A program for solving innovation challenges as a management system
The challenge of failing to generate innovation from existing organizations is not unique to Japanese companies but is a global issue. Consequently, ISO began developing an international standard for management systems to foster innovation within existing organizations in 2013. In 2019, ISO 65002—the core standard of the world’s first innovation management series, ISO 56000—was published.
The purpose of the Innovation Management System (IMS) is to enhance the ability to realize new value in uncertain situations. The scope of innovation includes not only new products and services, but also processes, business models, and more.
IMSAP is a comprehensive program compliant with the ISO 56000 series.
Overview of IMSAP
02｜IMP Capability Development Program
Objectives
A program for aspiring next-generation professionals in the era of systematic innovation.
Features
An Innovation Management Professional (IMP) is an expert who systematically drives the creation and utilization of innovation within an organization. They serve as the “innovation helmsman” essential for an organization’s success in a rapidly changing business environment. Their role extends beyond idea generation and project management; they play a crucial part in strategically positioning innovation and fostering the overall processes and culture necessary to generate sustainable value.
The diagram on the left illustrates the IMP growth stages and certification framework. Based on ISO 56002, it leverages SIM (Systematic Innovation Management)—a practical learning program designed to systematically and sustainably drive innovation—to deepen learning at each stage. Participants acquire skills applicable to organizational challenges, aiming to create results and drive transformation as professionals poised to lead the next generation.
Learn 14 modules across 3 phases
1) Understand IMS fundamentals: Modules 1–5
2) The IMS implementation process: Modules 6–10
3) Steps toward practical implementation: Modules 11–14
03｜SDGs Holistic Innovation Platform (SHIP)
Objectives
We view the SDGs as a goal for innovation and aim to achieve them by leveraging the technology and expertise of Japanese companies.
Features
JIN is an open innovation platform launched in 2016 by JIN and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (operated solely by JIN since April 2023). While forming the SHIP ecosystem, it delves deeply into challenges defined by the SDGs and implements support for business model development programs and demonstration projects to solve them.
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The challenge of failing to generate innovation from existing organizations is not unique to Japanese companies but is a global issue. Consequently, since 2013, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has been developing an international standard for management systems designed to foster innovation within existing organizations. In 2019, the first international standard for innovation management, the “ISO 56000 series,” was published, specifically the guidance standard “ISO 56002: Innovation Management Systems.”