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Service innovation: A leap forward

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Written by

Lars Wiedemann

Lars Wiedemann

Strategic Design Director

Services as unusual

As customer needs and behaviors evolve, businesses face increasing complexity in delivering value. Customers now navigate their own journeys, interacting with services across multiple touchpoints and expecting experiences that adapt to their individual needs. In this landscape, service innovation has emerged as a way to not only meet these demands but to anticipate and shape the future.

Designing ecosystems for a connected future

Service innovation focuses on designing ecosystems that prepare organizations for shifting expectations, emerging technologies, and potential risks. By doing so, it empowers organizations to build stronger connections with their customers and adapt to a future where no single provider dominates the entire customer relationship.

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Service innovation ensures alignment by involving decision-makers, designers, and operational teams early, creating shared ownership of solutions

Six benefits of service innovation

1. Transforming customer experiences

Enhancing customer experiences isn’t just about solving immediate needs; it’s about creating interactions that resonate and build long-term loyalty. By integrating insights from user research, organizations can ensure that every touchpoint adds value to non-linear customer journeys. This approach strengthens trust, creates distinctive service offerings, and allows businesses to adapt quickly to changing demands.

2. Connecting touchpoints across journeys

Today’s customers move fluidly between digital, physical, and mixed environments. Service innovation helps organizations design customer journeys that are cohesive and accessible, regardless of the platform. By doing so, businesses can increase engagement, meet customers wherever they are, and stay ahead of shifting behaviors and expectations.

3. Unlocking growth with AI and new business models

Emerging technologies like AI provide opportunities to rethink services and business models. By leveraging these tools, organizations can personalize experiences, explore new revenue streams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This approach ensures that businesses remain agile and competitive in dynamic markets.

4. Expanding through strategic partnerships

Partnerships allow businesses to combine expertise, tap into new customer segments, and innovate more effectively. By collaborating across industries and ecosystems, organizations can redefine their market position, extend their reach, and create offerings that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.

5. Building skills while delivering fast

The ability to innovate and launch services swiftly has become essential. Co-creating with expert partners accelerates time-to-market and equips internal teams with the skills needed for long-term success. This dual focus ensures that organizations can sustain innovation while meeting immediate demands.

6. Aligning stakeholders for lasting value

Collaborative design processes bring stakeholders together, ensuring alignment and support for new services. By fostering a unified vision, organisations can create solutions that exceed customer expectations, drive business growth, and build loyalty.

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Service innovation adds value by aligning insights with business strategy to design meaningful, world-class customer experiences

Shaping the future through service innovation

At its core, service innovation is about rethinking how value is delivered.

It connects customer insights with business strategy, creating flexible, forward-thinking, and impactful ecosystems.

By embracing this approach, organizations can design experiences that meet today’s challenges and pave the way for tomorrow’s opportunities.


Want to know more?

Are you interested in Manyone's approach to service innovation, what we've done for other clients, and how we might help your business? At Manyone, we take a touchpoint-agnostic approach, designing deeply personalized, non-linear customer journeys.

Lars Wiedemann

Lars Wiedemann

Strategic Design Director


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