1. Supplement A: Tests of Innovation

2. Tests of High-Performance Innovation Companies
Ability to attract and retain creative talent
Established effective methods for identifying different types and sources of innovation
Present energized workforce that practices innovation in their approach to everyday problem solving
Formal and informal methods in place to sponsor, manage, and measure sources and levels of innovation
Generates at least 25-30% of its growth and sales from product introduced within the last months
Leadership constantly extols and challenges the organization to be innovative
Use of formal methods for measuring innovation, its potential impact on, and actual contribution to, overall market and financial performance
Creation and nourishment of external collaborations to stimulate and cultivate innovation
Recognizing creativity as essential for innovation and rewarding creative employees
Established methods and means of to commercialize innovation and translate it into growth, revenues, and a distinct competitive advantage
Appropriate technologies and methods in place to facilitate innovation and innovative thought processes
Extensive knowledge sharing and development