15 Years of experience in the art of innovation

We Transform Organizations

to be Innovation Leaders.

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

• Data driven validated assessment methods
• Leadership and team development
• Innovation agility and dynamic thinking
• Job benchmarking and performance
• Multivariate modeling & talent development

Innovation Development

• Structured and systematic innovation
• Innovation in an Industry 4.0 world
• Process & operational innovation
• Developing creativity and innovation agility
• Innovation and new business models

Self Paced Learning Modules
Turbocharging innovation culture and effectiveness
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Experts whose expertise is the art of innovation
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Deliver cutting edge innovation training and workshops

OBJECTIVES

Our formula for success

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Meet with management

Define opportunity

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

innovation in action

Our Clients