This document discusses elements of innovation implementation and value creation. It outlines 6 key factors that shape innovation implementation: policies/procedures/processes, culture, management support, resources, learning orientation, and top management commitment. Technological and social innovations are described. Mental mapping and the drill down process used by Social Compact are explained for determining community strengths. Four tools for value creation are covered: need-finding, framing, creative combination, and prototyping. Various prototyping tools and the Toyota value creation process are also summarized.