Sideways 6 Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Sideways 6
- Mission: Sideways 6 exists to help bring good ideas to life every day, everywhere from everyone.
- Founder: Will Read, Founder & CEO
- Headquarters: No specific single headquarters location detailed, but office locations include New York, USA and London, UK.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- What is the Company Known For: Sideways 6 is known for its integrated, AI-powered Ideas Platform that works seamlessly within tools like Microsoft Teams, aiming to improve employee engagement and retention by managing and leveraging employee ideas. It has reached over 4 million employees and saved businesses over $300 million through implemented ideas.
Products
Idea Management Platform
- Description:
- A platform designed to enable companies to capture, manage, and implement employee ideas at scale. It integrates directly with tools like Microsoft Teams, Interact Intranet, and Workplace by Meta, allowing employees to submit and interact with ideas using familiar interfaces.
- Key Features:
- Capture Ideas: Source ideas from pre-existing tools employees use.
- Manage at Scale: Organize and qualify numerous ideas efficiently.
- Shortlist Ideas: Use crowd and expert reviews to find ideas with the greatest potential.
- Implement Ideas: Transition from idea to project execution seamlessly.
- Engage Employees: Maintain interest and participation throughout the idea management process.
- Analyze Success: Identify trends and measure the business impact of implemented ideas.
- Security: Exceeds industry standards for data protection, supported by Microsoft 365 Certification.
Similar Idea AI
- Description:
- An AI-powered feature employing GPT-4 to detect and group similar ideas, enhancing the efficiency and collaborative potential of the idea management process.
- Key Features:
- Streamlined Efficiency: Automatically group similar ideas to save time and resources.
- Improved Idea Quality: Enhance good ideas through collaboration.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging collective improvement of ideas.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments:
- Sideways 6 has broadened its offerings with the launch of a Lite Plan for small teams on Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to begin idea management with fundamental features.
- The company enhanced its Idea Management App with AI functionalities available on Microsoft AppSource and Teams Store.
- Sideways 6 established a partnership with innovation specialist Whitespace to drive growth through technology.
- The platform was recognized in the Gartner Peer Insights™ for Innovation Management Tools and ranked #1 in six categories on G2.
- Sideways 6's inclusion in The Escape 100 as a top purpose-led organization highlights its commitment to fostering innovation and employee engagement.
- New Partnerships:
- The acquisition of Sideways 6 by Interact Software was announced to augment employee engagement through intranet tool integration.
- Signed the Microsoft Partner Pledge, which underlines commitments to sustainability and transparency in tech.
- Industry Impact:
- Client successes include Balfour Beatty and Marks & Spencer winning industry awards for employee engagement, driven by Sideways 6's solutions.
Additional Information
- Customer Endorsements:
- Notable customers include Balfour Beatty, Nestlé, and Marks & Spencer, indicating high-level adoption and trust in the platform.
- Global Reach:
- The platform has facilitated the sharing of over 600,000 ideas with a calculated business impact exceeding $250 million globally.
- Company Growth:
- Sideways 6 aims to affect 50 million employees, continuously expanding its reach and impact on global organizations.
This comprehensive report outlines the capabilities and strategic advancements of Sideways 6, underscoring its role as a pivotal player in employee engagement and idea management.
