By Leibniz University Hannover
uni transfer, a service point for research and technology at the Leibniz University Hannover, offers an inno - vation management audit as a service for SMEs. By looking from the outside at organisational structures and management processes of a company, innovation can be introduced, developed and implemented. The aim of this process is to make existing structures and potentials for innovation management usable. This service is part of an EU-funded project with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and is free of charge for the participating companies. The innovation management audit As part of a three-hour interview, an analysis of strengths and weaknesses takes place. By doing this, the in - novation and cooperation potential of the company based on the individual core strengths is determined. The audit scans 35 processes in total. These processes influence and support innovation within a company. Not only is the application of these processes reviewed but also how the company is capable to create and structure these processes. Assessment / Evaluation Each management process is assessed gradually using five levels of capability. The audit team evaluates these processes using a computer-based tool. The management receives a report with numerous graphs of the evaluated processes. Besides the analysis of the status quo different guidance for further develop - ment are highlighted. Immediate benefit - Assessment and documentation of innovation capability - Identification of company related improvement potential - Deduction of recommendation for action If requested by the management, the audit team will present the audit results on site, suggesting and dis - cussing further steps individually. The audit is treated confidentially.
