Who We Are
Innovation in Action consists of experts in the art of innovation.
Innovation in Action (IIA) is a Michigan based company comprised of a network of leading automative executives and academic experts. IIA has experience working with companies across a variety of industries around the world. Our work focuses on helping companies innovate through the development, implementation and assessment of outcome based strategic initiatives.
IIA blends systems engineering, design thinking and adaptive business models with an industry 4.0 mindset and an emphasis on human talent. IIA uses a series of human centered, structured systematic innovation tools and techniques including validated outcome-based assessment models.
IIA’s work focuses on three practice areas; strategy development, talent development and innovation development. Our clients include global OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers and IT and software companies. We also serve privately controlled midsized clients across a variety of industries including manufacturing, medical devices, custom home building, logistics and construction.
Our Expertise
Our expertise applies
to the following
Strategy Development
• Development of innovation strategies
• Building cultures of high performance
• Opportunity assessments
• Landscape mapping and analysis
• Building adaptive business models
Talent Development
• Leadership and team development
• Innovation agility and dynamic thinking
• Job benchmarking and performance
• Multivariate modeling & talent development
Innovation Development
• Innovation in an Industry 4.0 world
• Process & operational innovation
• Developing creativity and innovation agility
• Innovation and new business models
Self Paced Learning ModulesTurbocharging innovation culture and effectiveness||Experts whose expertise is the art of innovation||Deliver cutting edge innovation training and workshops
OBJECTIVES
Our formula for success
Develop a program to address client’s needs
Develop the implementation plan
Meet Our Team
We Are Professionals
Duane Spytman
Duane Spytman
President, Engineering, Manufacturing and leadership development
Darrell Kleinke: Ph.D.
Darrell Kleinke: Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy, Systems engineering & architecture
Jonathan Weaver: Ph.D
Jonathan Weaver: Ph.D
University of Detroit Mercy, Structured / systematic innovation
DANIEL PISTRUI: Ph.d
DANIEL PISTRUI: Ph.d
University of Detroit Mercy, Industry 4.0 and talent development
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Our Clients
