Idéindsendelse

Idéindsendelse is the process by which individuals or groups submit ideas, proposals, or suggestions to an organization for assessment and potential implementation. The term is commonly used in government, business, and nonprofit contexts in Danish-speaking environments, but the concept exists in many forms worldwide as idea submission or open innovation.

A typical idéindsendelse involves a formal or semi-formal intake mechanism, such as an online form, portal, or designated email. Submissions usually require a summary title, a description of the idea, the problem it aims to solve, expected benefits, potential risks or drawbacks, required resources, and a timeline. Some platforms request supporting data, examples, or references, and may collect information about the submitter for accountability or follow-up.

The evaluation process varies by organization but generally includes an initial screening for relevance and completeness, followed by a more detailed assessment by a review group, committee, or project owner. Criteria commonly used are feasibility, impact, alignment with strategic goals, cost, risk, and potential benefits. Depending on the outcome, a submission may be approved for further development, requested for clarification, forwarded to another department, piloted on a small scale, or rejected. Feedback is often provided to help the submitter refine the idea.

Benefits of idéindsendelse include broad stakeholder engagement, generation of innovations, and improved public or customer satisfaction. Challenges can include variable submission quality, potential biases in evaluation, intellectual property considerations, and the need for clear governance to manage expectations and ensure fair treatment of ideas.

See also: crowdsourcing, open innovation, public consultation, idea management.