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4.3 Construct C: Individual Innovation behaviour
This section presents the results for Construct C of MIMI: Individual Innovation Behaviour. Table 4 shows the scores for Cape Agulhas Local Municipality in comparison with the national average. The municipality achieved an average score of 4 for Construct C, which is above the national average of 3. Noteworthy areas include high scores of 5 in both knowledge management and innovation collaboration. Additionally, Cape Agulhas scored 4 in knowledge use and networking behaviour, while idea screening was rated at 3, aligning with the national average. These results suggest that the municipality performs relatively well in supporting individual innovation behaviours.
Table 22. Construct C: Individual innovation behaviour
4.4 MIMI Maturity Level for the Cape Agulhas Local Municipality
Table 5 shows MIMI Maturity Level for the Cape Agulhas Local Municipality. The municipality obtained an Innovation Maturity Level 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 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 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 23. Cape Agulhas MIMI maturity level
5. Conclusion
The Cape Agulhas Local Municipality scored an average maturity level of 2. At level 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 maturity level of 2 is similar to the national average and other municipalities. To progress to maturity level 4 or 5, the municipality should aim to improve on individual items in all constructs.
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