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4.3 Construct C: Individual Innovation behaviour
This section presents results for Construct C of MIMI: Individual Innovation Behaviour. Table 4 displays the scores for Construct C for the Gert Sibande District Municipality in comparison to the national average. The average score for Gert Sibande District was 4, which is one point higher than the national average. The municipality scored 2 in knowl- edge use and 3 in knowledge management. . A score of 4 was recorded for idea screening and innovation behaviour. The municipality demonstrated exceptional performance in networking behaviour where a score of 6 was achieved.
Table 112. Construct C: Individual innovation behaviour
4.4 MIMI Maturity Level for the Gert Sibande District Municipality
Table 5 shows the MIMI Maturity Level for the Gert Sibande District Municipality. The municipality obtained an Inno- vation Maturity Level of 2. According to the MIMI framework, an index of 2 implies that innovation is defined. Officials understand innovation principles and innovation strategies are in place, but there is little, if any, evidence of innovation implementation. At Level 2, officials in this municipality understand innovation principles and innovation strategies are somehow in place, but there is little, if any, evidence of innovation implementation. The municipality shows evi- dence of somewhat defined processes, some level of awareness and understanding of innovation. It has some defined, processes for innovation, performance measurements, rules and procedures and resources. There is some evidence of infrastructure and financial resources, there is little evidence for collaboration or flow of ideas. There is little evidence that officials are actively involved in innovation, technology projects are not tested and piloted. The municipality some- how understands and actively looks for innovative solutions. The municipality has little to no systems and business processes to record, store and retrieve knowledge. There is little to no evidence that knowledge is used to develop new practices and service delivery approaches. Innovation is supported is to a very limited extent at the leadership level.
Table 113. MIMI Maturity levels in Gert Sibande District
Table 6 presents the MIMI Maturity Levels across all participating municipalities. Innovation is defined. Officials understand innovation principles and innovation strategies are in place, but there is little, if any evidence of innovation. On average, the Gert Sibande District performed like most municipalities. For example, the maturity level 2 was equal the average maturity level of 2 nationally.
5. Conclusion
The Gert Sibande District Municipality scored an average maturity level of 2. Innovation is defined. Officials understand innovation principles and innovation strategies are in place, but there is little, if any evidence of innovation. The municipality was consistently similar to most municipalities that participated in MIMI. To progress to the higher maturity levels, the municipality should aim to improve on items in which it scored the same points as the national average.
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