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Awards & Categories > Innovation of the Year  
 

This Award recognizes the company that has come up with and implemented the best innovative idea created within Dubai (product,service or process) and which has made the most appreciable impact on its customers or business.

 
Criteria No. Criteria Description Weightage
1 A practical idea or initiative relating to process, product or services that is unique and has had a major impact on its business 30%
Examples may include:
  • Business Process Re-engineering initiatives to increase efficiency.
  • New suggestion schemes.
  • Product, Service or initiatives that enhances business or operation.
2 Evidence that the innovation has helped the organization to work in a better,smoother or even healthier way 15%
Examples may include:
  • Positive comments from end users as a result of innovative ideas.
  • Improved productivity as a result of innovation.
  • Reduced absenteeism through improved and innovative practices.
  • Improved health and less working hours through innovative processes, ideas etc.
  • Pre and post testing of innovation with regard to its intended result.
  • Positive trends in business as a result of innovative ideas.
3 Evidence that the innovation is linked with overall corporate objectives and strategy 15%
Examples may include:
  • Evidence is relevant and in-line with business plan, department or individual objectives.
  • Evidence that target audience has brand recall directly linked to innovative ideas.
  • Evidence based on the suggestions received from management
4 Overall culture of innovation where new ideas and suggestions are encouraged and rewarded 25%
Examples may include:
  • Encouragement in external groups and awareness of cultural activities.
  • Team meetings held within each department.
  • Brainstorming sessions.
  • Suggestions, ideas and best practices shared with TECOM
5 Other good ideas that have been implemented during the year 15%
Examples may include:
  • Small ideas that have made a big difference to boost productivity, employee morale etc.
  • New or revamping of suggestion schemes
Total:     100%
 
   
   

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