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Methodology
Complex challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when they cut across sectors, geographies, and perspectives. The Innovators Team methodology gives structure to that complexity. It blends human-centered design, systems thinking, and co-innovation into a step-by-step process that makes it easier for diverse actors to align, create, and scale solutions together
Why This Approach Works
The Challenge Approach: From Problem to Pilot
Our process follows eight guided steps that move teams from shared understanding to tested solutions:
Step 1. Challenge Brief
Clarify scope, align expectations, and define the challenge.
Step 2. Initiate Action
Map stakeholders, agree on a statement, and form diverse teams.
Step 3. Discover & Listen
Capture stories and insights through empathy research.
Step 4. Synthesize Insights
Turn findings into opportunity areas and “How might we” questions.
Step 5. Ideate
Generate ideas, set long-term goals, and document solutions.
Step 6. Prototype
Build early versions of solutions for quick feedback.
Step 7. Prototype Testing
Test with real users and refine based on evidence.
Step 8. Pilot Preparation
Shape a fundable pilot plan and pathway to scale.
For each organisation who like to run a challenge, we can easily customise the co-creation journey to meet your context.
Tools That Support the Journey
Our methodology is supported by practical tools built into the platform. They make it easy to connect, collaborate, and keep momentum alive.
Social Tools for a Thriving Innovation Community
Member profiles, direct messaging, activity feeds, forums, and event calendars help people find each other, share updates, and stay engaged.
Co-Creation Tools for a Guided Innovation Process
Stakeholder mapping, shared libraries, idea posters, whiteboards, and prototype feedback boards support every step of the challenge journey.
Moderation Control Tools for Safe Collaboration:
Custom access levels, private or public spaces, and content review options ensure collaboration stays inclusive, respectful, and secure.
Beyond One Challenge
Our methodology is not only about solving a single problem. It is designed to build capacity, strengthen ecosystems, and create continuity between projects. Insights from one initiative feed into the next, allowing the community to grow smarter together.
It is a shared way of working that helps turn bold ideas into real, scalable solutions.
How can your organisation use the platform?
This platform is here to make co-creation with various stakeholders easier. Use it to host your own community of practice or social group for your teams and alumni, publish innovation challenges, use a guided online co-innovation journey, share project learnings. Read more about: features