As part of YES’s ongoing commitment to English-language entrepreneurs, our organization aims to deepen its understanding of the innovation economy. We have consulted with stakeholders and identified tools, services, and resources to help English-speaking SMEs effectively adopt and apply innovation models.
This report evaluates the suitability of three leading innovation models—Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile—for English-speaking small and medium-sized enterprises through a structural analysis and comparison. It also assesses GrowthWheel, a tool designed to promote business development through decision-making and comprehensive analysis.
This research study aimed to enhance the ability of English-speaking SMEs to identify and apply effective innovation models. We employed a comprehensive research approach, which included three inter-linked components.