On 25 February the ReproUnion Management Team facilitated an innovation workshop, co-organized with LU Innovation and Reproduktionmedicinskt Centrum (RMC). The team at RMC in Malmö had the opportunity to explore an innovation framework for structuring ideas, and learn the important distinction that an invention isn’t truly an innovation until it’s successfully implemented.
The room was filled with clinicians from RMC, many of whom have for several years been part of the ReproUnion Biobank & Infertility Consortium (RUBIC) and other joint research activities. For many of the participants this was their first introduction to innovation, and it sparked new entrepreneurial thinking, which was put into practice using the tools and frameworks presented at the workshop.
“Navigating innovation can be complex, especially in healthcare, but this is where we step in to guide and support the process,” said Katalin Vikuk, ReproUnion Innovation Manager who further explained: The NABC method is incredibly effective because it helps clarify the Need, Benefit, Approach, and Competition behind an idea. This time, instead of focusing on competition, we explored the next steps for turning these ideas into actionable solutions.”
The workshop concluded with the participants highlighting some key takeaways:
- The RMC team appreciated the simplicity of the workshop, which made it easier for them to structure and work on their ideas using the NABC method.
- They found out who to reach out to for support in developing their ideas further.
- Most importantly, the workshop highlighted that they could approach their immediate manager with new ideas, and that the organizational culture encourages innovation, ensuring they’re never alone in bringing fresh solutions to the table.
If you want to know more about upcoming activities where you can learn more about innovation in the context of ReproUnion, please contact kv@mva.org.
