Divergence --------> Transformation -------> Convergence
Step 5. Evaluate
Evaluate is the 5th step in the novate Innovation Process and is where the ideas solutions can be combine to create integrated design solutions. You can use a “Harvesting” technique to qualitatively refine, clarify, categorize and expand ideas and solution space. Additionally you use SCOR∑ tool to analytically quantify, rank, rate and evaluate ideas against the system requirements and sensitivities identified in the “Recognize” step. Any constraints which can prevent the successful implementation of the ideas will be captured and documented for future idea generating sessions. Additionally the strength or weakness of an idea can be determined and characterized into quantified themes. Ideas will be broken down into the beginning of ideas, concepts and ideas that can be immediately implemented. This shaping of the idea will improve the quantity and quality of the idea yield.