Steps to get Organization Maturity Certification
In order for an organization to obtain GIMI Organization Maturity Certification (OMC), it has to go through a process of assessment (audit), accomplished either via self-audit or 3rd-party auditors (GIMI certified auditors)
Self-Audit
- Acquire annual license of GIMI Audit Tool for organizations (here)
- Conduct the innovation audit for your organization
- Within 4 weeks time, GIM Institute reviews the audit results, provides you with recommendations on how to improve your innovation strategy, capacity & discipline, and assess the right level of GIMI OMC certification for your organization
- Acquire Organization Maturity Certification (GIMI OMC), for $2500 per level
GIMI Certified Auditors
- Contact GIM Institute to recommend you the 3rd-party GIMI auditor, based on your industry and location.
- Receive the proposal from the 3rd-party auditor on audit price and deliverables
- Within 4 weeks time, GIM Institute reviews the audit results, provides you with recommendations on how to improve your innovation strategy, capacity & discipline, and assess the right level of Organization

Certification by level
1 Strategy
Clearly documented CEO Innovation Intent (Case for change, Business Growth Gap, willingness invest in projects). 1st Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan
2 Capacity
At least 3 people trained and certified as practitioners (Level 1 and 2). The idea of Commercialization Process
3 Discipline
CEO commitment to monitoring innovation progress. 1 innovation project Learning History. Innovation project KPIs and milestones
4 Portfolio
- 3 concepts
- Innovation Project
- 1 External Alliance
1 Strategy
Clearly documented CEO Innovation Intent, 2st Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan and Broad/Frequent communication by CEO of Innovation Intent.
2 Capacity
2 committed teams for innovation projects. At least 6 people trained and certified as practitioners (Level 1 & 2). At least 1 people trained and certified on L3 and Idea to Launch to Scale-up Process.
3 Discipline
A Quarterly senior management and CEO review meeting of Innovation Projects. 2 innovation project Learning History. Innovation project KPIs and milestones. Weekly innovation project team progress meeting.
4 Portfolio
- 6 concepts.
- 2-3 Innovation. Project.
- 2 External Alliance.

Certification by level
1 Strategy
Broad/Frequent communication by CEO of Innovation Intent. Clearly documented strategic focus area for innovation and growth. 3rd Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan
2 Capacity
Dedicated Innovation Manager and Process Manager. 3 committed teams for innovation projects. At least 10 people trained and certified as practitioners (L1 and L2). At least 3 people trained and certified on L3
3 Discipline
Innovation needs to be included in the agenda for monthly senior management and CEO. review meeting of – Innovation Projects. 3 innovation projects Learning Histories and at least 2 future simulations. Innovation project KPIs and milestones
4 Portfolio
- 6 concepts per business unit
- 3-5 Innovation Projects per business unit
- 1 project successfully delivered to the market
- Net Present Value of Projects
1 Strategy
Broad/Frequent communication by CEO of Innovation Intent. Clearly documented strategic focus area for innovation and growth. 3rd Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan and Strategic Portfolio Definition.
2 Capacity
Dedicated Innovation Team and Network of Evangelists. At least 15 people trained and certified as practitioners (L1 and L2). At least 5 people trained and certified on L3.
3 Discipline
Dedicated time and regular senior leadership meetings to discuss innovation. 5 innovation project Learning Histories at least 3 future simulations. Innovation project KPIs and milestones.
4 Portfolio
- 6 concepts per business unit.
- 3-5 Innovation Project per business unit.
- 3 projects successfully delivered to the market.
- Risk-Adjusted Net Present Value of Pipeline.
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