
Planview IdeaPlace is an innovation management platform designed to facilitate the collection, evaluation, and implementation of ideas within organizations. By encouraging collaboration and engagement, the platform supports strategic innovation initiatives, helping companies identify opportunities and solve challenges through crowd-sourced ideas.
Planview IdeaPlace originated as Spigit, founded in 2007. The platform quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to idea management, leveraging gamification and machine learning to assess and prioritize ideas.
In 2018, Spigit was acquired by Planview, a leading portfolio and work management solutions provider. Since the acquisition, IdeaPlace has been integrated into Planview's suite of tools, benefiting from the parent company’s expansive reach and expertise in portfolio management.
Planview IdeaPlace stands out for its robust features aimed at fostering organizational innovation. Key offerings include:
Idea Submission and Evaluation: Streamlined processes for submitting, reviewing, and voting on ideas.
Gamification Elements: Incentives such as badges and leaderboards to encourage participation.
Machine Learning: Automated ranking and prioritization of ideas based on relevance and impact.
Customizable Campaigns: Tailored innovation challenges aligned with business goals.
Reporting and Analytics: Tools to track engagement and measure the impact of implemented ideas.
The acquisition by Planview has significantly bolstered IdeaPlace's capabilities by integrating it into a broader suite of tools. This synergy allows organizations to link innovation initiatives directly to project execution and business outcomes. The platform has also expanded its reach across industries such as technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.
In recent years, Planview has introduced enhancements to IdeaPlace, including:
Advanced Reporting Dashboards: To provide deeper insights into campaign performance and ROI.
AI-Driven Insights: Leveraging machine learning to identify trends and predict successful ideas.
Planview emphasizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. It encourages employees and clients to explore new ways of working and solving problems. By fostering these values internally and externally, Planview has positioned IdeaPlace as a catalyst for meaningful organizational change.
Planview IdeaPlace is used by Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profit organizations globally. Industries such as technology, healthcare, education, and retail are well-represented in its user base. The platform also hosts an active community of users who share best practices and insights into driving innovation.

Planview IdeaPlace
By Planview, Inc