Business Innovation

Generate, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, processes, or business models to create value and competitive advantage.

*Updated for Phase 3A (2026)

Proficiency Level

Level 1 (Follow)

  • Follow the defined process for submitting new ideas or suggestions.
  • Participate openly and constructively in team brainstorming or ideation sessions when invited.
  • Show willingness to try new ways of doing routine tasks.

Level 2 (Assist)

  • Assist in researching the feasibility or potential of new ideas under guidance.
  • Help document innovation proposals or concepts using standard templates.
  • Support the logistical setup and execution of pilot tests or experiments for new ideas.

Level 3 (Apply)

  • Actively generate novel ideas relevant to their work area or identified business problems.
  • Apply creative problem-solving techniques to develop potential solutions.
  • Contribute actively to the development, prototyping, or testing of innovative concepts within a team.

Level 4 (Ensure)

  • Lead specific innovation projects or initiatives from idea through to initial implementation.
  • Facilitate ideation workshops and manages the idea pipeline for their area.
  • Evaluate the potential business impact, feasibility, and risks of new innovations.

Level 5 (Strategise)

  • Develop and champion the organisation’s overall innovation strategy, framework, and processes.
  • Foster an organisational culture that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and learning from failure.
  • Identify and secure resources for high-potential strategic innovation initiatives.