Innovation Management is a complex field with a number of factors determining success.

How to innovate can be a difficult and complex problem. CIMS has developed a robust Innovation Management (IM) Framework to capture this complexity and make it easy to understand, using a systematic way to think about managing innovation. It 'demystifies' innovation management by breaking it down into elements that can be learned, practiced, measured, and ultimately improved and managed. Mastering these elements is vital to the growth and long term health of the organization.

The CIMS IM Framework is intended to help manage all activities required to be a successful innovator - not just the R&D function, but all business functions, and all points along the value chain. Its simple cube construction provides managers with a straightforward means to identify gaps or weaknesses in their organization and to develop roadmaps for improvement.