Enhancing project outcomes through formal innovation programmes - Some real case learnings
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“Innovation” is a term commonly used throughout our industry, particularly at present, in the quest for enhancing project outcomes. However, definitions on what genuine innovation actually is and where the line between good practice , value engineering and innovation are somewhat unclear. In addition, can and does innovation apply not only to technical aspects but also to the processes we follow throughout delivery of projects or is this actually just continuous process improvement?
The paper attempts to clarify some of these uncertainties by reviewing how formal innovation programmes have been set up and run through three major water industry projects currently underway across New Zealand – The Clear Harbour Alliance in Auckland, The Hunua 4 Trunk Watermain Project in Auckland and the Major Sewer Upgrade currently underway in Christchurch City. The structure of the programmes and development of an innovations culture within the project teams are discussed and some of the innovations that have arisen and the value and improvement in project outcomes they have brought to the project are detailed.
Delegates should not only obtain some clarification on the questions above but also find through these project examples how innovation culture, frameworks can be used to enhance project outcomes.