The best help in implementing innovation is to have clear and compelling examples. Case Studies are key to learning. Learn from Fast Company's annual list of most innovative companies.

1. What We Can Learn From . . .

2. What is Innovation?
“Fresh thinking that creates value.”
Richard Lyons

3. Who’s On The List?
78% 4%4%
2%
4% 2%4%
2%
2%
Brazil
Canada
Mauritius
Norway
Singapore
Sweden

4. The Broader
Innovation Picture
Global Innovation Index
Top 20 Rankings:
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• Singapore
• United States
• Finland
• Denmark
• Germany
• Ireland
• Israel
• South Korea
• Japan
• Hong Kong
• Luxembourg
• France
• China
• Canada
• Norway
• Australia
World Bank Ease of
Doing Business Rankings:
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• Denmark
• Hong Kong
• South Korea
• Georgia
• Norway
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Macedonia, FYR
• United Arab Emirates
• Sweden
• Taiwan
• Lithuania
• Malaysia
• Estonia
• Finland
• Australia
• Latvia
• Mauritius
Outlier

5. Key Industries Represented
E-commerce is reframing innovation
E-commerce
Food
Media
Software
EducationFinance
Medical Sports
Services
Hospitality
Transportation
Consumer
Electronics
Beauty
Apparel
Retail

6. Not all innovation
is the same

7. What Types Were Represented?
Product &
Process
Innovation Still
Reigns
2018
Comparisons

8. Describing
Innovative
Companies

9. 1: Mobility Plus
Applying Innovation to New Sectors
• A core ride-hailing service (O2O)
• Custom rides:
• Family
• Pets
• Rentals
• Building out:
• Financial services
• Food delivery
• Package delivery
Grab #2 / Industry: E-commerce / Country: Singapore /
Founded: 2012 / Type of Innovation: Process

10. 2: New Models = New Life
Applying Innovation to New Sectors
• Continuing to acquire or
develop quality content
• Disney Plus ($7 per month)
• Consolidated tech platform
with Hulu and ESPN Plus
Walt Disney Company #4
Industry: Media
Country: United States
Founded: 1923
Type of Innovation: Business
Model
New Content Delivered Fresh

11. 3: Breakthroughs for Good
Applying Innovation to New Sectors
• Coating to preserve food
• Use on avocados increased
sales by 10%
• Food waste costs 18 billion
annually
• “Significant positive change!”
• Scott Berkun
Apeel Sciences #7
Industry: Food
Country: United States
Founded: 2012
Type of Innovation:
Breakthrough
Reducing Food Waste and Creating Value

12. 4: Experience Defines Success
Applying Innovation to New Sectors
• Dairy alternative oat milk
• Started with coffee shops
• Baristas are the sales people
• Packaging reinforces quality
Oatly #9
Industry: Food
Country: Sweden
Founded: 1994
Type of
Innovation:
Product
High Quality Product Sells Itself

13. Getting Innovation Done!
Key Skills to
Hire For
“Do you know what my
favorite renewable fuel is?
An ecosystem for innovation.”
Thomas Friedman

14. Everyone can get innovation done!