Innovation requires the marrying of inspiration with perspiration! It is not enough to have an interesting idea. A good idea must be grown and developed until it stands the test of evaluative science and proves its worth. At the Center, we follow a six-step process of innovation based on human development. Just as we are conceived, born and grow, so does any innovation transverse its own developmental milestones. We begin with the germination of any idea, when we first articulate the idea and why we think it is worth pursuing. In the conception phase, we lay out the theoretical foundations supporting the innovative idea reviewing the relevant theories and forming our own set of concepts that will guide our activities. This is followed by the embryonic phase which represents the first real life testing of the idea through piloting new procedures, policies, programs or practices. This phase allows us to test whether it is feasible to proceed. If so, then the birthing phase represents a significant empirical test of the innovation walking through the three phases of clinical trials (the innovation does no harm, the innovation helps, the innovation helps as well or better than existing approaches). An innovation that passes the tests of the birthing phase is ready for development and maturation in which different variations with diverse populations are tested. This phase establishes how robust the innovation is to different contexts and applications in real world practice. Finally, an innovation that has passed these tests is ready for the launching phase in which others are trained in the innovation and encouraged & supported to bring it into their own practice.

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