Innovation is not a buzzword -- it is an essential ingredient in an organization’s ability to compete in today’s digital age. But despite their value, innovation programs, much like communications, are often the first budget cut in economic downturns. A few years ago, my team held a series of employee focus groups to build on our now 40-plus innovation programs. Here are five key innovation metrics you must communicate to your employees, colleagues, partners and investors. It requires a constant flow of challenging ideas from inside and outside a company, and you need to measure and communicate your reach.

Source: Forbes March 26, 2018 12:56 UTC