We at Fast Company spend all year, every year, researching and assessing companies. When it comes time to identify the Most Innovative Companies in the World, there are four key factors we consider:
•Innovation. Did the company create something truly original?
•Impact. Did this innovation have a measurable impact on the company and its industry?
•Timeliness. Did the innovation happen in the past 12 months? Or, if it’s older, did it bear fruit during this time frame?
