How does it assist with R&D portfolio balancing?

It provides benchmarks for resource allocation (70/20/10 rule) and metrics for tracking pipeline value, stage conversion rates, and ROI across different innovation horizons.

Can this skill help with intellectual property management?

Yes, it provides specific guidance on IP portfolio management, including decision matrices for patenting vs. trade secrets and geographic filing strategies.

Does it include guidance for corporate venture capital?

Yes, it covers CVC objectives, operating models (Direct vs. LP), investment criteria, and governance best practices for corporate investors.

What innovation frameworks does this skill support?

This skill supports several industry-standard frameworks including Design Thinking, Stage-Gate, Lean Startup for Enterprise, and the Three Horizons Model.

Innovation Strategy & Management

Name: Innovation Strategy & Management
Author: travisjneuman

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides comprehensive frameworks and methodologies for managing innovation portfolios, ideation processes, and strategic R&D initiatives.

About

The Innovation Strategy & Management skill equips Claude with expert-level knowledge of modern innovation frameworks, ranging from Design Thinking and Stage-Gate processes to Lean Startup methodologies for the enterprise. It enables users to drive strategic growth by balancing innovation portfolios across three horizons, optimizing ideation through diverse techniques, and managing corporate venture capital or open innovation programs. Whether you're building a new innovation lab, defining an IP strategy, or scaling internal intrapreneurship, this skill provides the structure and metrics needed to turn creative ideas into viable business outcomes.

Key Features

Step-by-step guidance for Design Thinking and Stage-Gate methodologies
Advanced innovation accounting and KPI tracking for R&D performance
3 GitHub stars
Implementation of the Three Horizons framework for resource allocation
Strategic management of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Open Innovation models
Comprehensive IP strategy guidance, including patent vs. trade secret decisions

Use Cases

Balancing a corporate R&D portfolio between core, adjacent, and transformational projects
Designing and facilitating enterprise-scale ideation sessions or design sprints
Developing a long-term intellectual property and patent strategy for new technologies

About

Key Features

Step-by-step guidance for Design Thinking and Stage-Gate methodologies
Advanced innovation accounting and KPI tracking for R&D performance
3 GitHub stars
Implementation of the Three Horizons framework for resource allocation
Strategic management of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Open Innovation models
Comprehensive IP strategy guidance, including patent vs. trade secret decisions

Use Cases

Balancing a corporate R&D portfolio between core, adjacent, and transformational projects
Designing and facilitating enterprise-scale ideation sessions or design sprints
Developing a long-term intellectual property and patent strategy for new technologies