Case Study: Severn Trent Water drives employee innovation with Sideways 6

Severn Trent Water generated 190 ideas and 3 innovations with Sideways 6

Severn Trent Water, a major UK water utility, faced the challenge of encouraging innovation from its large, deskless frontline workforce. The company knew the best solutions to business problems resided with its employees but lacked a seamless way to collect and discuss ideas. Partnering with vendor Sideways 6, they sought a solution integrated into their existing Microsoft Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) platform to avoid introducing yet another app.

Using the Sideways 6 platform, Severn Trent created the 'Bright Sparks' group to run targeted idea campaigns. This approach generated 190 ideas and over 1,350 engagements from employees. The solution enabled a structured approval process, resulting in three shortlisted ideas being accepted into the company's innovation portfolio for further development. Sideways 6 successfully provided the tools to channel employee expertise into tangible business innovations.

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