6.2d
In 2012 Collin recognized the need for an innovation leader.
Candice Trobaugh assumed the role of chief innovation officer
(CInvO). She provides oversight for the Product Development
and Innovation Process (Figure 3.2-1), and the Performance
Excellence group trains CI2
Teams on tools for continual
innovation and continuous improvement. CI2
Teams identify
obstacles, and the CInvO coordinates efforts of the LT to
remove the obstacles for the team. When strategic opportunities
are identified through the SPP, the risk management
assessment determines if the intelligent risk is acceptable to
pursue innovation. The LT rebalances the budget and staffing
model to ensure that sufficient resources are available, and the
LT communicates priority changes through a communication
plan. At that point, a CI2 Team is identified to execute product
development and/or process design and management processes
as needed to seize the opportunity. The Leadership Review
Process includes reviewing active CI2
Team progress. If sufficient
progress cannot be demonstrated for a strategic opportunity
or if there are needs for reprioritization, the CI2
Team may
be concluded so that resources are continually applied in the
most impactful manner.