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Contents Mentor?s Message: Why Executing Innovation Matters Executing Innovation: The Basics Why Innovate? An overview of what innovation is and why implementing innovations matters. Types of innovators Spotlight on innovation champions Seven steps to executing an innovation Step 1: Develop an Inspiring Vision How to articulate the innovation you have in mind. Creating a vision statement Testing and refining your vision Step 2: Identify Stakeholders Strategies for building stakeholder support for your idea. Naming key parties Understanding stakeholders? concerns Step 3: Cultivate Your Support Network Advice for fostering buy-in for your innovation. Getting early buy-in Assigning key roles Gathering your network members Step 4: Build Your Business Case Suggestions for creating a compelling case for your idea. Getting started Creating multiple versions Step 5: Communicate with Your Stakeholders Tactics for keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. Adapting your approach ?Selling? your idea Formalizing the project Step 6: Manage Resistance Ideas for dealing with the inevitable push-back to your idea. Understanding explicit and hidden resistance Identifying causes of resistance Overcoming resistance Step 7: Stay Passionate About Your Innovation Suggestions for informing others of the decision. Understanding the momentum challenge Sustaining enthusiasm for your idea Tips and Tools Tools for Executing Innovation Worksheets to help you craft a vision statement, evaluate a project sponsor, communicate with stakeholders, manage communications follow-up, and overcome resistance to your idea. Test Yourself A helpful review of concepts presented in this guide. Take it before and after you?ve read the guide, to see how much you?ve learned. Answers to test questions To Learn More Further titles of articles and books if you want to go more deeply into the topic. Sources for Executing Innovation Notes For you to use as ideas come to mind.