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TS/P 233

TO THE ISO MEMBER BODIES

2012-12-20

ISO/TS/P 233 – Innovation process: interaction, tools and methods
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find attached a proposal for a new field of technical activity on Innovation process:interaction, tools and methods submitted by AFNOR (France).
According to subclause 1.5.6 of Part 1 of the ISO/IEC Directives, you are kindly invited tocomplete the ballot form (Form 02) which can be downloaded at www.iso.org/forms please note that Form 2 has been recently updated and that, from now on, votes that donot provide a justifying statement will not be registered. Forms should be sent (preferablyin Word format) to the Secretariat of the ISO Technical Management Board at
tmb@iso.org before 20 March 2012.

Yours faithfully,Sophie Clivio,
Secretary of the Technical Management Board

Encl.: TS/P 233
AFNOR letter on new TS/P Innovation process: interaction, tools and methods

TMB_CL/FDafnor
Mrs Sophie CLIVIOSecretariat central ISO
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Reference : Form 1 - proposal for a new ISO/TC "Innovation process :interaction, tools and methods"

20th December 2012
Dear Mrs Clivio,AFNOR is pleased to submit to ISO/CS a TS/P that includes a proposal for the creation of a new ISO/TC on"Innovation process : interaction , tools and methods".
Innovation is now the key success factor to the competitiveness and economic performance. In the global
context induced for organizations, globalization of economic and social issues, they must now work togethe rand take into account all their stakeholders to innovate. While organizations must master the process of RDI
they equally need to be equipped to facilitate the implementation of partnerships. It is thus fundamental todevelop common vocabulary and practices on this topic.
It is also essential that tools and methods to be developed for interactions of all actors involved in innovation
processes should be applicable to all types of innovation (organisational, processes, services or productsinnovation) and for all kind of organisations and sectors.
It appears that this item does not fall into the scope of any existing ISO technical body while innovation tools
and methods are required for all sectors or activities. The proposed project Committee will work with existing
ISO technical committees to avoid potential overlap and duplication of work and ensure these international
standards fit in the current port-folio of ISO standards.
We are aware of the ABNT proposal related to RDI - Process management. However it deals with some
aspects of the innovation process only and it is necessary to broaden the scope to really match the need oforganizations, hence this proposal.
Although our proposal refers to relevant existing documents using the term "management" in connection
either with innovation or RDI , the purpose of our proposal is not to create any MSS since this is the purposeof the ABNT one, on which we will also express a vote and comments in due time.
Should both proposals eventually meet the criteria to set up new technical bodies, it might be appropriatethat the TMB assesses how the two proposals would fit in together, for instance the ABNT one as a SC ofthe new TC.
Having the capacity to provide the necessary resources, AFNOR is ready to assume the secretariat of thisnew ISO technical Committee
Sincerely yours,(l~TES;?

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PROPOSAL FOR A NEW FIELD OF TECHNICAL ACTIVITY
Circulation date:Closing date for voting:
Proposer

Reference number(to be given by Central Secretariat)

ISO/TS/PAFNOR
A proposal for a new field of technical aclivity shall be submitted to the Central Secretariat, which will assign it a reference
number and process lhe proposal in accordance wilh the ISO/IEC Direclives (part 1, subclause 1.5). The proposer may be amember body of ISO, a technical committee or subcommittee, the Technical Management Board or a General Assemblycommittee, the Secretary-General, a body responsible for managing a certification system operating under the auspices of ISO,or another internalional organizalion with nalional body membership. Guidelines for proposing and justifying a new field oftechnical aclivity are given in the ISO/IEC Direclives (part 1, Annex C).
The proposal (to be completed by the proposer)
Title of the proposed new committee (The title shall indicate clearly yet concisely the new field of technicalactivity which the proposal is intended to cover.)innovation process: interaction, tools and methods
Scope statement of the proposed new committee (The scope shall precisely define the limits of the field ofactivity. Scopes shall not repeat general aims and principles governing the work of the organization but shall
Indicate the specific area concerned.)Standardization of tools and methods dedicated to the field of innovation and in interactions between all actors in theinnovation process, for industrial , environmental and social benefits

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Proposed initial programme of work (The proposed programme of work shall correspond to and clearly reflect theaims of the standardization activities and shall, therefore, show the relationship between the subject proposed.
Each item on the programme of work shall be defined by both the subject aspect(s) to be standardized (forproducts, for example, the items would be the types of products, characteristics, other requirements, data to besupplied, test methods, etc.). Supplementary justification may be combined with particular items in theprogramme of work. The proposed programme of work shall also suggest priorities and target dates.
Innovation is now seen as a key element of success to strengthen the competitiveness and the efliciency of organizations. However, as (onsequence of globalisation, they must manage their projects of innovation in an environment where a global approach and th
implementation of cooperative teams become an essential factor. Sharing vocabulary, tools and collaborative innovation practices are
herefore key elements for orgnnizations to be able to master and to implement an innovative approach involving all stakeholders.
he standards are applicable to all kind of organisations and to all kind of innovation (products, methods, services, processes,rganisationnal, business models new or improved.
he work programme will consist of the development of international standards allowing to share a common terminology of innovation andovering the following topics:
I. Innovation in a collaborative environment :hrough this theme, the following new work items will be developed:- Implementation of an innovative approach in the organisation
Each innovation process is specific to each organization and to its field of activity. However, key steps at the strategic and operationnallcvel
and in all functions of the organisation, common to all processes, do exist and should be clarified to ensure that innovations efticiently reachhe market.
his broad approach establishes a general framework to apply in the organisation in which interactions with stakeholders throughout thinnovation process will be identified.
Implementation of the capacity for open innovation in its organization
If open innovation is not the only path to success (in some configurations, exclusively internal projects are to be privileged), the purpose of
pen innovation is to create value through the synergy of several contributors from an 11 ecosystem 11 to conduct jointly innovation projects thatthe organization could not lead alone, thus sharing risks.
his new approach requires that the necessary recommendations arc given to explain the interest of open innovation in its different
typologies and to provide the key steps in the implementation of open innovation within the innovation process
he open innovation includes nil tbrms of collaboration, ifom subcontracting to co-innovation.
- Intellectual property in a collaborative environmentIntellectual property is an essential tool for protecting and/or reserving the right to exclusive exploitation of the innovation, establish inpartnerships of various types and making transfer easier, notably from private or public research laboratories to the economic sector.
onsequently, specific handling of the works of innovators and disclosure management are required (publication, conferences, clientmeetings).
[t is necessary to raise awareness among the parties involved in the innovation and intellectual property processes.
2. Integration of sustainable development issues in the context of innovation
oday, organizations are increasingly adopting an approach of social responsibility within the organization. It becomes therefore necessat)o provide recommendations to organizations that must integrate sustainable development issues in the innovation process.
!'his new work item will thus:- Facilitate reflection on the consideration of sustainability issues in the innovation process-Assess the level of integration of these issues in the innovation process-Identify points of vigilance, key points to f.1cilitate these integration issues at each stage of the process
Propose an evaluation system dynamics consistent with sustainable development issues
3. Coherence of an innovative approach with othet· existing international standards
Existing international standards address key topics (on risk management or quality and pertbnnance, for example) which need to be taken
into account for a management of innovation.
his work will ensure coherence and links with existing international standards to explain the specificities related to innovation management
in relation to the process or methods describe

Note : the ABNT 1"{\VIP, "Research, development and innovation -Process -Management, intends to develop a 1\'ISS andprovides a justification study according to Annex SL of the ISO Suptllement to the ISOIIEC Directives Part 1 and could
well be dealt with under this topic.

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lndication(s) of the preferred type or types of deliverable(s) to be produced under the proposal (This may becombined with the "Proposed initial programme of work" if more convenient.)

see above

A listing of relevant existing documents at the international, regional and national levels. (Any known relevant
document (such as standards and regulations) shall be listed, regardless of their source and should beaccompanied by an indication of their significance.)- European level:
prCEN TS I 6555-6 Creativity Management
prCEN TS 16555-5 Collaboration management
prCEN TS 16555-4 Intellectual property management
prCEN TS 16555-3 Innovation thinking
prCEN TS 16555-2 Strategic intelligence management
prCEN TS 16555-1 innovation management management- National level:
FranceFD X50-052: 20 II - innovation management - strategic intelligence management
FD X50-146: 20 II- innovation management- intellectual property management
prFD X50-271 -guide in the implementation of the innovation management
pr FD X50-272 -guide to implement open innovation
pr FD X50-273 -guide to integrate sustainable development in innovation process
Spain
UNE 16600 I :2006 : R&D&i management - Requirements related to the planning, organisation, execution and control ofR&D projects
UNE 166002: 2006 - R&D&i management R&D&i management system
UNE 166006: 2006 - R&D&i management Technology Watch System
Ireland!NwA I: 2009 - Guide to good practice in innovation and product development processes
Pm1ugalNP 4457: 2007- Management of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) RDI management system requirements
United Kingdom
BS 7000-1 : 2008 - Guide to managing innovation - Part I: Design management systems

Germany
DIN 77100 :20 I 0 -Patent valuation- General Principles for monetary patent valuation
BrazilABNT NBR 16500 - Activities to management of research, development and innovation (R&D& I)- Terminology;
ABNT NBR 1650 I - Guidance for management systems of research, development and innovation (R&D&!);ABNT NBR 16502 - Management of research, development and innovation (R&D& I) - Guidelines to elaboration ofR&D&I_p1·ojects.
A statement from the proposer as to how the proposed work may relate to or impact on existing work, especiallyexisting ISO and IEC deliverables. (The proposer should explain how the work differs from apparently similar work,
or explain how duplication and conflict will be minimized. If seemingly similar or related work is already in thE
scope of other committees of the organization or in other organizations, the proposed scope shall distinguishbetween the proposed work and the other work. The proposer shall indicate whether his or her proposal could be
dealt with by widening the scope of an existing committee or by establishing a new committee.)
No ISO or IEC documents exist for the time being.
Some countries already have their own portfolio. To avoid duplication of efforts and possible conflicts, engagement ofcountries with existing standards is encouraged. Existing standards will be used as a basis for ISO work.
Note : It is worth highlighting that there is a NWIP "Research, development and innovation - Process
Management" from ABNT currently circulated with a deadline for voting by 2013-02-07. It might thus beappropriate that the TMB assesses how the two proposals would fit in together, fm· instance the ABNT one
as a SC of the uew ISO/TC beiug proposed.
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A listing of relevant countries where the subject of the proposal is important to their national commercialinterests.

European Countries
USARussia
BrazilChina
CanadaIndia
A listing of relevant external international organizations or internal parties (other ISO and/or IEC committees) tobe engaged as liaisons in the development of the deliverable(s). (In order to avoid conflict with, or duplication ofefforts of, other bodies, it is important to indicate all points of possible conflict or overlap. The result of any
communication with other interested bodies shall also be included.)International organisation
WIPO
CEN/TC 389 "Innovation management system"

A simple and concise statement identifying and describing relevant affected stakeholder categories (including
small and medium sized enterprises) and how they will each benefit from or be impacted by the proposeddeliverable(s).

Innovation is essential today in all sectors and for all types of organisations. This globalised context implies theimplementation of partnerships, and sharing a common vocabulary and practices becomes essential.
here fore, principles and guidelines outlined in international standards should be applicable to the wider community of actors:-Industry and commerce; especially SMEs; including service, industries, private investment bodies, venture capitalists and~dvisors, innovation management consulting companies

Governments, including public investment bodies- Academic and research bodies-Non-governmental organizations;

he development of these standards will enable organizations to:

Enhance their competitiveness,- Improve the efficiency of the organisations to produce innovations,- Facilitate the implementation of partnerships,-Implement social responsability in the organisation's innovation process.
An expression of commitment from the proposer to provide the committee secretariat if the proposal succeeds.

AFNOR is willing to run the secretariat of the proposed Technical Committee and to nominate a Chairman

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Purpose and justification for the proposal. (The purpose and justification of the standard to be prepared shall bemade clear and the need for standardization of each aspect (such as characteristics) to be included in the standard
shall be justified. Clause C.4.12.1 through C.4.12.10 of Annex C of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 contain a menu osuggestions or ideas for possible documentation to support and purpose and justification of proposals. Proposers
should consider these suggestions, but they are not limited to them, nor are they required to comply strictly withthem. What is most important is that proposers develop and provide purpose and justification Information that ismost relevant to their proposals and that makes a substantial business case for the market relevance and the needfor their proposals. Thorough, well-developed and robust purpose and justification documentation will lead to more
informed consideration of proposals and ultimately their possible success in the ISO IEC system.)rroday more than ever, organizations need to innovate and improve their competitiveness, in order to expand their markets.
Innovation plays a key role in the economy because it creates high added value, it promotes the development of business and·ob growth, especially in the industrial sector. It thereby contributes to competitiveness, economic performance and influenceof nations.
Innovation occurs, however, in a complex context of increasing globalisation, which challenges the market positions acquired
more quickly than in any previous period:- Organizations are in constant need to innovate, in order to promote their business both in the short and long-term and in a
ustainable way. They need to manage the innovation process and to take into account all aspects systematically promoting
their innovation capabilities (business strategies and innovation, intellectual property, organizational structures, stakeholders,kills and internal cultures, revision and continuous improvement) as well as all the necessary tools (methods, approaches,processes): resource management, technological, competitive intelligence, creativity, usc of knowledge-based analysis.
-In addition, in a world where both consumers and stakeholders are increasingly globalized and interconnected, companies
need to structure their innovation process share common practices, in order to facilitate networking and cooperation, as well ashe adoption of innovation by consumers. All these actors of innovation must therefore be involved in the innovation process.

-Finally, national and regional governments are increasingly aware of the strong link between innovation and economicdevelopment. This is why they are investing considerable funds to stimulate innovation and sustainably secure organizations.
Governments are seeking common and standardized practices, to ensure the best possible use ofthe public funds invested.
A better management of innovation has become an open and worldwide issue.
Innovation is here interpreted in its broadest sense and is regarded as a process that leads to the implementation of one or moreproducts, processes, methods or services, new or improved, likely to meet expectations, implicit or explicit, and generate
economic value for all environmental and societal stakeholders.
In a context where uncertainty is predominant, standardisation, by federating countries around common practices, is a key
tplayer and a real driver to implement innovation in the governance of the organisations, in order to maintain thecompetitiveness on the global market and to create value for the relevant stakeholders.
In dealing with this broad and new topic, ISO I TC aims to provide tools, approaches, methods on the global framework, itsimplementation, and its interactions with stakeholders, in the chain of innovation.
The standardisation work will allow to:-share a common understanding of innovation and its concepts, thanks to the elaboration of a shared glossary of the concepts,
ools and methods built and implemented- ensure common practices of innovation fostering the innovation capabilities, thus facilitating partnerships with all actors ofhe chain of innovation,- integrate sustainable development issues in the management practices of innovation,- ensure coherence and links with existing international standards (such as ISO 900 I, ISO 31000, ISO 26000) to explain the~pecificities related to innovation management in relation to the processes or methods described.

These recommendations are not intended or appropriate for certification purposes.

Alain Castes
Director, Afnor Standardization

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Fwther infonnation to assist with understanding the requirements for the items above can be found in the Directives, Parl1,Annex C.
Comments of the Secretary-General (to be completed by the Central Secretariat)

Signature

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