Definition

The competence of innovation refers to those processes regarding the introduction and application of new or improved ideas, processes, products or procedures (West, 2002).

This competence can be assessed according to the following three students’ mastery levels:

Introductory level

Seeks out, reviews and integrates new ways of working into role.

Intermediate level

Reviews, tests and implements new concepts, models and approaches to practice in support of service development and delivery.

Advanced level

Develops and implements new concepts, models, approaches to practice and products that have a significant impact on the longer term success of the team/organization/company. Drives strategic thinking.

Tools for Assessment

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