TSE ISO/TR 56009

TSE ISO/TR 56009 is a technical report in innovation management that provides example approaches for implementing innovation operation measurements. It illustrates, through examples, how organizations of different types and sizes can develop a measurement approach aligned with their innovation objectives, using ISO 56008 as the basis.

What innovation operation measurement means

In general technical context, innovation operation measurement is about making innovation-related processes, inputs, outputs and outcomes more visible and assessable. Such measurements are commonly used to support accountability, transparency and evidence-based evaluation. Because innovation performance cannot usually be represented by a single indicator, practical measurement approaches often combine several measures. This technical report focuses on how that idea can be implemented in illustrative ways.

Typical use context for this technical report

• Organizations seeking to define and implement an innovation operations measurement approach
• Organizations and interested parties aiming to improve accountability, transparency and evidence-based assessment in innovation operations
• Providers of training in innovation operations and measurements, including assessment and consultancy for achieving results
• Experts in innovation operations evaluation and impact assessment

Rather than imposing mandatory requirements like a management system standard, this document serves as guidance on how measurement design can be structured in practice. It is particularly useful for understanding flexible, purpose-driven measurement approaches that account for the distinctiveness, uncertainty and context-dependence of innovation work.