By February, many organisations have already set their innovation priorities for the year. Strategies are approved, roadmaps are drafted, and ambitions are high. Yet this is also the point where momentum can start to slow. Competing priorities emerge, teams return to “business as usual,” and innovation risks becoming sidelined. The challenge in 2026 is not setting strategy—it’s sustaining momentum. Turn plans into visible action Early progress matters. Quick, well-chosen wins help build...

A new year offers organisations a valuable pause—a moment to reflect, reset, and refocus. As 2026 begins, many leaders are asking the same question: how do we move from ambitious innovation strategies to real, measurable outcomes? The answer lies in setting clear, realistic innovation priorities that balance vision with execution. Start with strategic alignment Innovation should never exist in isolation. The most successful organisations ensure their innovation priorities directly support...

In the modern landscape, innovation isn’t just about bold ideas—it’s about actionable insights. At Targeting Innovation, we’ve observed that organisations with strong data-capability are far more likely to convert innovation efforts into tangible results. The question isn’t simply “Do we have data?” , but rather “How do we turn that data into meaningful action?” 1. Define the insight you need It begins with clarity. What business question are you trying to answer? Whether it’s improving...