BSI Kitemark certification for Innovation

The BSI Kitemark for Innovation Management is a prestigious certification award for pioneering organizations who want to demonstrate their innovation credentials and ensure that they realize the true value of innovation in terms of ROI. (Learn more about BSI Kitemark certification.)

It validates that an organization has determined its vision, strategy, policy, and objectives, and has established the support and processes needed to achieve the intended outcomes of its innovation programme.

The core of this Kitemark certification scheme is based on the international standard for Innovation Management, ISO 56002.

What really makes this certification scheme valuable for organizations is that it goes beyond ensuring that the processes for innovation are in place. It’s been designed to measure the actual outputs of innovation. This helps organizations to focus on realizing value and achieving tangible business benefits from their innovation programmes.

Innovation is an essential ingredient for any organization to ensure it remains relevant.

And whilst innovation can often be about embracing technology, it doesn’t have to be ground-breaking and it doesn’t have to be fast. It needs to be progressive and deliver results. Sometimes small changes can have the biggest impact, especially if implemented effectively. 

Whether you are embracing digital transformation to gain a competitive edge, building a people-centric culture of innovation to attract the best talent, or examining how innovation can help accelerate your sustainability agenda, Kitemark certification for Innovation Management could benefit your organization.

Certification is a two-stage process.  During the first stage a BSI assessor will check to see if you have identified the requirements of the scheme and whether you have systems and procedures in place to support this. If any non-conformities are identified at this stage, then you have the opportunity to close these out before moving to the second stage.

At the second stage we will examine the processes, systems, people and projects all relating to innovation. This could involve conducting interviews with those involved as well as documentation reviews to provide evidence of compliance with the scheme. We will also measure the outputs.

Once the Kitemark requirements has been met then your certificate is issued. This is then followed by ongoing annual assessments to ensure standards are maintained and to keep your certification valid and ensure you derive value from your innovation programme.

Whatever industry you are in, the BSI Kitemark certification provides an independent third-party endorsement that you consistently meet the requirements of appropriate standards. Achieving Kitemark certification for Innovation Management means you will be able to display the BSI Mark of Trust on your promotional materials as well as:

• Demonstrate to investors your commitment to innovation
• Show potential client’s the benefit of a long-term partnership
• Protect the future relevance of your organization
• Put in place an innovation programme that delivers impact

Demonstrate your commitment to innovation by achieving Kitemark certification, the ultimate Mark of Trust.

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