
The Value
Why a Readiness Assessment?
Understand innovation activity relative to goals for development opportunities to aid in the implementation of an effective strategy.
- View current and previous activity
- Benchmarks for future comparison
- Highlight areas to focus/prioritize
- Identify next actions
Level 01: Educating
Aware of the need for innovation and learning how to do innovation.
Level 02: Foundational
Experimenting on investments in innovation. Building foundational structure.
Level 03: Engaged
Formalized Cross firm engagement. Holistic approach. Scaling.
Level 04: Integrated
Experienced innovation team with clear strategy and robust culture. Balanced portfolio with significant bets placed.
Our Clients
Trusted by global brands
in diverse industries.
"With exceptional vision, innovation, and experience, the team at Skookum has provided successful guidance at several points, saving valuable time and money. The team is knowledgeable and reliable, and performs like a true partner to help achieve their clients’ goals."
Scott Chagnon
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, YMCA
How it works
Assessment and Analysis Complete In Under 3 Weeks
- Current State
- Custom Survey
- Analysis & Review

Current State & Alignment
- Program Purpose/Intent
- Process with Concept Example
- Portfolio & Risk Allocation
- Integration Points
- Scaling Innovations & Concepts
- Pain Points
- History of Innovation in the Organization
- Other Innovation Teams
- Customize Assessment

Custom Survey Assessment
We recommend around 15 organization stakeholders complete the survey. This survey aids in the development of recommendations and implementation strategy. The questions and topics will ascertain the readiness for your organization to install or optimize an innovation program. Stakeholders answer questions using their perception of the organization's ability/status for each prompt.

Analysis & Review
- Risks to Current Innovation Efforts
- Recommendations on Accelerating
- Roles & Structure Needs
- Areas to Improve
Work Examples
We've partnered with Fortune 500 brands
to help deliver on their innovation efforts.

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