Innovation: Mapping The Process Of Innovation

Mapping the Process of Innovation Innovation, what is innovation? Innovation is the creation and implementation of new ideas, methods, or strategies that facilitate a process, add value, or improve quality (Tidd & Bessant, 2013). In fact, innovation is the reason for all the new amenities of today’s 21st century. Moreover, innovation has brought forth new perspectives and ideas that have inspired numerous of businesses to expand and improve their daily operations, increase productivity, resolve dilemmas, and attain a level of success. However, such success cannot be attained without properly examining, planning, embracing, and managing innovation. In other words, organizations must carefully map the process of innovation in order to succeed.

For that reason, the healthcare industry can vastly benefit from the opportunities offered by the four dimensions of innovation space, which are product, process, position, and paradigm innovations. For instance, product and process innovations can provide the means necessary to generate incremental revenues, as well improve and safeguard the quality and life of the organization (Tidd & Bessant, 2013). Whereas, position and paradigm innovations can assist the organization to reposition or build certain products, services, or ideas that can enhance the delivery of care (Tidd & Bessant, 2013). That said, innovation in the healthcare industry can be considered a critical component in the search for an equilibrium between quality of care, budget management, productivity, and maintaining a competitive

The facility has one civilian doctor and three physician assistants (P.A). Now, since the implementation of this strategy, Kenner has lost providers and has not been able to replace them. Due to the shortage in staff, several employees get away with breaking protocol and refusing to do their job. On top of it all, since the clinic cannot operate without an M.D., and the doctor is aware of that fact, she manipulates the system to get her way or threatens to leave. As one can see, adopting such a strategy did not add any value to the process, yet it hindered the patient care and patient satisfaction process. Unfortunately, the clinic is in disarray and the quality of care is