In order to gain insights from the research we undertake and the observations we make, we have to distill down all of that information to figure out what the information is trying to tell us. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: A
GInI'sCInP Handbookemphasizes that research and observation in the Front End (e.g., needfinding) generate raw data that must be distilled to extract meaning-"figure out what the information is trying to tell us." This involves synthesizing patterns, needs, or opportunities, a core skill for innovators to translate data into actionable insights. Option B, "why pieces don't match," focuses on discrepancies, not the broader goal. Option C, "have far less information," misinterprets distillation as reduction, not understanding. Option D, "what other information we need," is a follow-up, not the primary aim. Option A aligns with GInI's insight- driven approach, matching the original answer, reflecting a Design Thinking-inspired process where meaning precedes action, critical for effective innovation.
Question 82
Program Leaders must take explicit steps using reinforcement mechanisms to drive ongoing sustained engagement in the business' innovation program. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: B
The question directly references "reinforcement mechanisms," which GInI defines as tools or strategies used by Program Leaders to maintain continuous engagement in an innovation program. These might include rewards, recognition, or feedback loops that sustain momentum over time. TheCInP Handbookunderscores their importance in keeping participants motivated and active. Options A ("structural mechanisms"), C ("enabling devices"), and D ("support structures") are not terms GInI uses in this context, making B the straightforward and correct answer as it matches the question's phrasing and intent.
Question 83
When initiating a brainstorming session, the facilitator would pose 2-3 questions to frame the challenge and thus establish the context for the session. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: D
GInI'sCInP Handbookoutlines brainstorming as a structured ideation tool within the Front End, where the facilitator's role is to define the problem space clearly. Posing 2-3 questions "to frame the challenge" is about "establishing the context"-setting boundaries, focus, and intent (e.g., "What customer pain points can we solve?"). This ensures participants align their creativity toward a specific goal, a practice rooted in GInI's Breakthrough Innovation Method. Option A, "set the pace," relates to timing, not framing. Option B, "create motivation," is a byproduct, not the primary aim. Option C, "create a tone," is vague and secondary to context. Option D directly matches the question and GInI's guidance, where context drives effective ideation. The original answer (D) is correct, reflecting GInI's structured approach to creative processes, ensuring clarity precedes divergence. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on Brainstorming Facilitation.
Question 84
To be productive, an Innovation Management System must have an effective Assimilation Process. That process will involve three activities, namely challenging, accumulating, and aggregating. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: C
GInI'sCertified Innovation Professional (CInP) Handbookoutlines the Assimilation Process within the Innovation Management System (InMS) as a critical mechanism for processing ideas into actionable inputs. This involves three specific activities: "challenging" (questioning assumptions or viability of ideas), "accumulating" (collecting and compiling ideas from various sources), and "aggregating" (grouping or synthesizing them into coherent categories or themes). These steps ensure the system filters and organizes raw creativity effectively, aligning with Stage 1 (The Innovation Funnel) and beyond. "Mocking, choosing, lumping" (A) is dismissive and imprecise. "Asking, gathering, sorting" (B) is close but lacks GInI's emphasis on critical challenge. "Provoking, picking, clustering" (D) shifts tone and misses accumulation's breadth. Option C matches GInI's exact terminology, aligning with the original answer, reflecting a structured, analytical approach to idea intake-a foundational GInI process for productivity and rigor in innovation management. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on InMS Assimilation Process.
