Why good ideas often get lost
Innovation doesn’t only happen in scheduled meetings or strategic workshops. Great ideas often appear spontaneously – on the way to work, in the coffee kitchen, during a customer call, or even after hours.
The problem: Ideas that are not captured immediately tend to disappear just as quickly as they arise.
Research on forgetting (the forgetting curve) shows that up to 70% of new information is lost within 24 hours, and up to 90% within a week.
This is exactly where RS Sparks comes in: A new Odoo extension that allows you to capture ideas instantly, structure them clearly, and develop them collaboratively within your team.
The challenge in everyday business
In many companies, it looks like this:
- Scenario 1: A sales manager comes up with a great product improvement idea during a customer meeting. He jots it down on a piece of paper – which later gets lost in the car.
- Scenario 2: A project manager hears an interesting suggestion in a meeting, but by the time she is back at her desk, half of it is gone.
- Scenario 3: A developer has an idea for a new feature late at night – but by the time the right app is opened, the idea has already faded.
The result: Opportunities are missed because there is no central, fast, and simple way to capture ideas.
The solution: RS Sparks in Odoo
With RS Sparks, idea management becomes as easy as a single click:
- Instant access – Open RS Sparks directly via the star icon in the Odoo top bar, no matter which module you are working in.
- Quick capture – Enter a title and optionally add a description or images.
- Clear structure – Assign categories such as Product Development, Marketing, or Process Optimization.
- Team collaboration – Ideas can be commented on and further developed together.
- Permissions & roles – You decide who can submit or edit Sparks.
Real-world examples
- A shift supervisor notices a bottleneck in a production step. He opens RS Sparks on his tablet, takes a photo of the machine, adds a few notes, and assigns the idea to Process Improvement. The next day, the lean management team reviews the Spark and takes action.
- A social media manager spots a creative campaign from a competitor. She creates a Spark with a screenshot, tags it as Marketing Ideas, and adds her own thoughts. The idea is later discussed during quarterly planning.
- A developer hears a feature request during a support call. Instead of creating a ticket right away, he captures the idea as a Spark, assigns it to Feature Requests, and links relevant documents later.
More than just an idea list
RS Sparks is not a digital notebook – it is a collaboration tool that supports the entire idea lifecycle:
- From first thought to implementation.
- Transparency through categories and permissions
- Speed through instant access via the Odoo top bar
Conclusion: Innovation starts with capturing ideas
Whether you are a startup or an established company – your ability to innovate depends on how well you collect and develop ideas.
With RS Sparks, idea management becomes a natural part of everyday work.
💡 Try RS Sparks now and turn small sparks into real momentum.
Top 5 tips for getting the most out of RS Sparks
💡 How to turn every idea into real value:
1️⃣ Capture ideas immediately – A short title is enough. Add details later.
2️⃣ Use categories wisely – Structure ideas by area to keep them easy to find.
3️⃣ Use visuals – Photos or sketches make ideas easier to understand.
4️⃣ Involve the team – Share Sparks and refine them together using comments.
5️⃣ Schedule regular reviews – Turn Sparks into concrete actions and projects.