As I’ve discussed previously in “Multi-modal innovation: 5 best practices for setting the rhythm of innovation,” innovation workshops are a valuable technique for event-based ideation which can complement ongoing enterprise ideation processes.

As with any enterprise initiative or capability with the word “innovation” in its title, innovation workshops are also subject to the usual — and appropriate — scrutiny, evaluation and questions from various parts of the organization, from senior leadership to managers and employees. Commonly asked questions may revolve around the efficiency and effectiveness of the workshop in terms of its methodology, duration, cost, resource commitments, objectives and outcomes — and are often inspired by the latest management approach such as “lean,” as well as (for obvious business purposes) to ensure and confirm a healthy return on investment.

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