A Quest For Innovation
Develop a ‘People-first’ Approach with our step-by-step guide


Over 20 years of research, we’ve identified 4 core areas for enabling high performance: people, process, ideas and collaboration. We call it a ‘people-first’ approach.
Written for leaders and teams (of all shapes and sizes), this ebook shares the secrets to long-term performance, improvement and growth.
Explore our step-by-step process, tools and methods, including:
- Why is innovation important to you?
- What are your team goals for innovation?
- What are you good at (your innovation maturity level).
- Your team’s priorities and performance.
And develop an action plan for success.
Why is this resource free?
Hargraves Institute was established in 2006 by 12 leading organisations who shared a vision to help Australia become more innovative through collaboration and ‘collective wisdom’.
Today, we uphold their vision by turning our research, expertise and collaboration into DIY tools that benefit everyone.
A Quest for Innovation
Downloadable tools to inspire innovation and ideas...
Tools & Ideas
Innovation Conversation
Based on our 123 Innovate See Think Do model, the Innovation Conversation has been designed ...
Tools & Ideas
20 Myths of Innovation
Sometimes in innovation, what you expect to happen, doesn't. We call it a ‘myth of ...
How to' Guides, workshops & canvases
123 Innovate Guide
A guide to understanding ‘See Think Do’ and the process and method underpinning 123 Innovate.
How to' Guides, workshops & canvases
Sharing the Secrets of Successful Transformation
Break down the silos to collaborate and transform and explore our process to build healthy ...
Tools & Ideas
Pause & Reflect
Pause and reflect, take some time to think about what you've learnt and how you ...
Ebooks, playbooks
A Quest for Innovation
Written for leaders and teams (of all shapes and sizes), this ebook shares the secrets ...
Tools & Ideas
Ask, Don’t Tell
Take some time to bring out the best in others through better question skills. Download ...