Innovation consulting for SMEs and mid-sized companies

We support you until your innovation system works sustainably.

A tailored innovation strategy, introduction of the BIG Picture Model and support with implementation – pragmatic, on an equal footing and backed by experience from more than 400 projects.

Services

Eight building blocks – individually or combined

We put together the package that fits your starting point – from the initial assessment to support during implementation.

01 · Where you stand

Innovation audit & potential

Where do you really stand? We review strategy, structures, resources and culture and show you where the biggest levers are.

02 · Your Innovation Model

Tailored innovation system with support

Based on the BIG Picture Model, we work with your leadership team to develop your own innovation model – with roles, gates and an Innovation Board – and support its introduction until it holds up in everyday business.

03 · Strategy

Innovation strategy & search fields

Market and trend analysis, search fields using an open strategy approach, roadmap and OKRs: a strategy that gets implemented.

04 · Workshops

Idea & future workshops

Creative workshops on search fields, future scenarios and customer needs – with a clear evaluation of ideas and concrete next steps.

05 · Business Models

Business model development

Challenge existing business models, develop new ones and test them on the market – from the idea to a robust business case.

06 · Implementation

Project support & interim project management

We guide your innovation projects safely through the gates – with project management, methodology and an outside view.

07 · Competence

Executive coaching & training

Innovation competence for executives and teams: coaching, training and in-house seminars on the BIG Picture Model.

08 · Keynotes

Keynotes & talks

Concise keynotes on innovation management, the BIG Picture and entrepreneurial thinking – for kick-offs, away days and conferences.

Hans J. Lercher on stage as a keynote speaker on innovation management

Keynotes & talks

Concise, entertaining and with a clear stance

More than 400 talks – including the Austrian Innovation Forum, Kunststoff-Cluster, Realtalk and weXelerate. Topics: innovation management, the BIG Picture and entrepreneurial thinking.

How we get started

1 · Initial Consultation

No obligation, 30 minutes, online or in Graz.

2 · Proposed approach

A proposal tailored to your starting point.

3 · Get started together

With your leadership team and the BIG network.