This document provides illustrative examples of how organizations of different kinds, sizes and innovation objectives can implement innovation operation measurements by using ISO 56008.

This document is applicable to:

—     organizations that are seeking to define and implement an innovations operations measurement approach;

—     organizations and interested parties seeking to improve the areas of accountability, transparency and evidence-based assessment of innovation operations;

—     providers of training in innovation operations and measurements, including assessment of and consultancy for achieving results;

—     experts in innovation operations evaluation and impact assessment, favouring the use of a harmonized guidance International Standard.