text: Innovation Audits - Current Business
  All of these different methodologies follow a broadly similar tack They ask questions to understand the processes, attitudes and ethos of the organisation and its members. They use surveys and interviews in a structured format, under broadly similar headings.
  To conclude, innovation audits are an examination of current innovation practices. Such an understanding allows the consultant to advise on alternative and additional measures and techniques which companies can adopt to increase and maximise their innovation capabilities.