Six degrees of innovation:
A practical guide for building an innovative organisation
($20.00)

A step-by-step guide for individuals and workplaces to understand, practise and embrace the innovation process based on a real-life case study example.

For Trainers of innovation @ work skills
($27.50)

Provides a detailed explanation of the innovation @ work skills, along with
practical methods for teaching them. The tips and tools cover both classroom and coaching situations, and can be used by anyone who wants to develop and encourage these skills in themselves and others.

For Training Package Developers
($30.80)

For both by managers as guideline material for improving the workplace, or by trainers to assist in the delivery of the management competency standards. General information to support the competency standards is provided, as well as some activities, checklists and quizzes.

For Managers
($28.60)

For those who want to incorporate innovation into Training Packages. It provides an overview of the innovation @ work skills and discusses factors that are critical in establishing an innovative workplace. It includes three competency standards.

ICS 1 – Contribute to workplace improvements
($16.50)

While technical skills are important, many employers look for strong generic skills such as good communication, presentation and initiative. For lower level staff.

ICS 2 – Share ideas in the workplace
($16.50)

For lower level staff, the guide covers how to be confident in your idea/s, how to select the most appropriate method to communicate an idea and how to accept feedback.

ICS 3 – Develop innovative ideas at work
($16.50)

A great starting point for managers and staff, this guide covers the skills required to systematically generate and develop innovative ideas in the workplace using the innovation @ work skills. It is a generic guide that may be customised for different work contexts.

ICS 4 – Originate and develop a concept
($16.50)

This guide is specifically for those involved in designing products in any industry, whether it is a new computer, an entertainment concept, a book or a car.

ICS 5 – Lead a team to foster innovation
($16.50)

This guide has been designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a team to foster innovative work practices. Suggestions for organising innovative work teams and tips for managers are included throughout the guide.

ICS 6 – Create an innovative work environment
($16.50)

The ‘work environment' covers all aspects of the workplace, including working conditions and practices, management practices, physical layout and training and education. The guide is particularly applicable to small businesses and business units within larger organisations.

ICS 7 – Set up systems that support innovation
($16.50)

This guide covers the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise and design new systems that develop and support innovation in the workplace. The systems might be those that apply to human resource management, team management, organisational structures, product development, marketing or training and assessment.