After exploring all five Celsio Innovation Zones, this final Insight brings the series together and asks a different question: What level of innovation maturity is actually “good enough” for your organisation right now?
This piece summarises the five zones side by side, shows how ISO 56001 can act as a compass rather than a destination, and explains why the real risk isn’t being in a “low” zone – it’s aiming at the wrong one or bolting on programmes that don’t fit your capacity or risk appetite.
In this Insight you’ll discover:
- A clear, one‑page view of the five zones: from ad‑hoc innovation by accident through to innovation as a living system, with typical ambitions and the role of standards at each step.
- Why “good enough” structure, language and governance often beats chasing certification too early, and why different parts of the same organisation may sensibly sit in different zones.
- Two simple ways to move forward with Celsio: starting with the free ISO‑aligned Pulse Check, or booking a focused “Good Enough Innovation” conversation to clarify your target zone and next steps.
If you’d like help turning this model into concrete decisions for your organisation, you can start with the free Celsio Innovation Pulse Check or get in touch to arrange a short conversation.


