CDPI Spring 2011 Conferece

1. 2011INNOVATION A report of how Hoosiers feel aboutbusiness innovation in the workplace

2. Cultures Do Not AlwaysSupport Innovation 68% WILLING To Take Risks 50% RESPOND Positive To Failure RESOURCES 35% To Explore Ideas

3. Top Barriers to Innovation 40% – Lack of resources (funds, etc.) within organization 26% – Uncertain demand for innovative goods/services 26%– Innovation costs are too high 23% – Lack of qualified personnel

4. Companies are Not Using Resources Available 54% RESOURCES Available To Help PARTNERED 26% With Colleges, Universities 10% UTILIZE Indiana Tax Credits

5. Communication Gap Between CEOs and Staff STAFF CEOs Culture Fosters Innovation 80% 55% 25% Gap Willing to Take Risks 85% 53% 32% Gap Support Innovation 93% 65% 28% Gap Respond Well to Failure 66% 37% 29% Gap Creativity Rewarded 42% 74% 32% Gap

6. Other Findings Technology MOST POSITIVE? Business Services RETAIL

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