innovation
イノベーション、技術革新
Explanation 用語の説明
それまでにない新しい考え、しくみなどを取り入れること。一般的な辞書では「革新」「刷新」などの訳語が充てられているが、社会課題の文脈では「技術革新」という意味合いで用いられることが多い。Harvard Business School onlineのサイトでは、1) Product or service innovation, 2) Process innovation, 3) Business model innovationの3種類が紹介されている。
Example 用例
Innovation and creativity are often used synonymously. While similar, they're not the same. Using creativity in business is important because it fosters unique ideas. This novelty is a key component of innovation.
For an idea to be innovative, it must also be useful. Creative ideas don't always lead to innovations because they don't necessarily produce viable solutions to problems.
Simply put: Innovation is a product, service, business model, or strategy that's both novel and useful. Innovations don't have to be major breakthroughs in technology or new business models; they can be as simple as upgrades to a company's customer service or features added to an existing product.
（Harvard Business School Online "Innovation in Business: What It Is & Why It’s Important" より)
Useful references 見てみよう・読んでみよう
Harvard Business School Online "Innovation in Business: What It Is & Why It’s Important"
UNU "Comprehensive Innovation for Sustainable Development"
Dig deeper 知識・考えを深めよう
Q1: What are some examples of innovations that have significantly changed human life?
（人々の生活を大きく変えたイノベーションにはどのような例があるだろうか）
Q2: Why is innovation identified as a key theme for sustainable development in the 2030 Agenda?
（2030アジェンダにおいてイノベーションがキーポイントの一つとして挙げられているのはなぜだろうか）