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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 iLembe District Municipality in comparison to the national average. The average score for the iLembe District Municipality was 4, which is one point above the national average. The municipality scored 4 in idea screening, knowledge use, networking behaviour, and innovation collaboration. A score of 3 was recorded for knowl- edge management.
Table 136. Construct C: Individual innovation behaviour
4.4 MIMI Maturity Level for the iLembe District Municipality
Table 5 shows the MIMI Maturity Level for the iLembe District Municipality. The iLembe District Municipality Inno- vation Maturity Level for 2024-25 was 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 evidence of somewhat defined processes, some level of awareness and understanding of innova- tion. 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 somehow 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 137. MIMI Maturity Levels in iLembe District Municipality
Table 6 presents the MIMI Maturity Levels across all participating municipalities. Innovation is applied.
5. Conclusion
The iLembe District Municipality scored an average maturity level of 2. Innovation is applied. there is evidence of implementation in certain departments of the municipality. Innovation is repeatable, but irregular. The municipality was consistently ranked the same as most municipalities that participated in MIMI. To progress to maturity level 3, 4 or 5, the municipality should aim to improve on items in which it scored the same points as the national average.
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