Why do suggestion systems
not work?

• they are well-designed
• they are well-implemented

1. The number of implemented ideas decreases
2. You observe longer implementation time for ideas
3. Fewer people participate in the system
4. Management starts ignoring ideas

Do not make the following mistakes!!!

Calling the suggestion system
“suggestion system”

Organizing a
big informational campaign,
promoting the suggestion system

Pressuring employees
to submit ideas

Restrictive way of evaluating ideas
(e.g. through committees)

Evaluating ideas
mainly in terms of
benefits for the company (e.g. financial)

Paying for
individual improvements

Hindering copying of ideas
(e.g. through the way of rewarding)

Only theoretical training,
without practical exercises
in implementing ideas

Focus on improving the company,
instead of 'improving' people