The document discusses the benefits of implementing an employee idea system for organizations. It provides examples of some companies that have successful idea programs, reporting high levels of employee participation, large numbers of implemented ideas, and significant cost savings. The key to success is following counterintuitive principles like focusing on small, achievable ideas rather than large projects, and emphasizing participation and implementation over financial savings. When done right, an idea system can significantly improve employee engagement, safety, quality, and reduce costs, providing benefits that outweigh the relatively low costs of implementation.

1. Simple Ideas Big Impact !

6. Some Successes - 2007 Statistics from EIA Employee Involvement Association Company Employees Participation # of ideas Adopted Net Savings $ Per Idea Grote Ind. Vehicle Safety Systems Madison, Indiana 700 52% 236 $2,500,436 $10,595 Lockheed Martin Bethesda, Md 101 100% 136 $6,208,200 $45,648 GM Lordstown, Ohio. 5000 87% 4224 $7,571,403 $1792 Dubai Aluminum Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2200 99% 8105 $1,557,000 $192

11. Virtuous Cycle Ideas Submitted Ideas treated with respect Changes implemented Recognition given Improvements achieved

13. Common sign-on page for all participants

14. Idea submission form Customizable

15. Supervisor idea evaluation process - part 1

16. Supervisor idea evaluation process - part 2

17. Supervisor idea evaluation process - part 3

18. Detailed reporting is available to the administrator