Disruptive businesses

Innovating the Chambers of Commerce of Colombia

Area

Disruptive businesses

Client

Chambers of Commerce of Colombia

Year

2019-2020

Impact

Generate new business and capabilities in response to regulatory change in Colombia.

What will the future of the chambers of commerce in Colombia be like?

In 2019-2020, the Chambers of Commerce of Colombia initiated an innovation process in response to regulatory changes that threatened their current revenues. Through the Pentagrowth methodology, a strategic framework was developed and areas of opportunity were identified to explore new business models.

Over 16 weeks, 35 participants from different Chambers worked on the development of Chambers 2050, a project aimed at instilling a culture of innovation throughout the organization. The process was predominantly carried out online and culminated in an in-person workshop in Colombia, where 50 participants (teams, leaders, and Presidents of the Chambers) presented 11 business ideas. Four of these advanced to the prototyping and testing phase.

The project resulted in the creation of a joint innovation unit, establishing an unprecedented collaboration among the Chambers. Additionally, 35 people were trained in innovation methodologies, laying the groundwork for cultural transformation and the creation of internal talent.

What will the future of the chambers of commerce in Colombia be like?

In 2019-2020, the Chambers of Commerce of Colombia initiated an innovation process in response to regulatory changes that threatened their current revenues. Through the Pentagrowth methodology, a strategic framework was developed and areas of opportunity were identified to explore new business models.

Over 16 weeks, 35 participants from different Chambers worked on the development of Chambers 2050, a project aimed at instilling a culture of innovation throughout the organization. The process was predominantly carried out online and culminated in an in-person workshop in Colombia, where 50 participants (teams, leaders, and Presidents of the Chambers) presented 11 business ideas. Four of these advanced to the prototyping and testing phase.

The project resulted in the creation of a joint innovation unit, establishing an unprecedented collaboration among the Chambers. Additionally, 35 people were trained in innovation methodologies, laying the groundwork for cultural transformation and the creation of internal talent.

Our role

Our role

  • Research and analysis

  • Pentagrowth

Team

Javi is recognized as one of the most innovative strategists and thinkers in open and contributory business models, the collaborative economy, institutional and civic innovation, and network society. At Ideas for Change, he inspires the team to achieve excellence by blending analytical rigor with strategic creativity.

javicreus@ideasforchange.com

Javi Creus

Founder and CEO

Client

Client

Disruptive businesses

Innovating the Chambers of Commerce of Colombia

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