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Discipline of Innovation

This article argues there are 7 main areas to look for innovation opportunities:

  • Unexpected occurrences
  • Incongruities
  • Process needs
  • Industry and market changes
  • Demographic changes
  • Changes in perception
  • New knowledge

A change in perception does not alter facts, it changes their meaning

Innovation requires knowledge, ingenuity, and above all else, focus

Knowledge based innovation is more market dependent than any other kind of innovation

Frequently asked questions

Who should read this?
Companies looking for areas in which to look for opportunities to innovate
What is the main theme of this article?
Outlining where to look for innovations and the pitfalls of each one
Is it still relevant today?
Yes, the framework is universal
Last updated: 2026-07-11