ISO 56002 is an international standard that provides guidelines for innovation systems and management. It aims to help organizations of all types systematically improve their innovative capacity. Through this certification, you acquire knowledge and skills that are essential to implement and maintain an effective innovation system. This includes identifying innovation opportunities, managing innovation projects, and measuring innovation performance.
For Alptekin Kırcı, this training was an opportunity to expand its competencies beyond the traditional field of law. “The legal sector isn't exactly known for being a particular driver of innovation,” he explains. “Lawyers are usually traditionally employed and look at the past in terms of their working methods in order to find a solution to a current legal problem from “old” judgments and past legal disputes. They appreciate the tried and tested — but they also noticed that many industries are reinventing themselves through digitization and artificial intelligence. AI chat programs such as ChatGPT can take on their typical tasks. What is left of the legal profession? In today's global competition, a company's growth, competitiveness and sustainability are directly linked to its ability to innovate. Everyone is equal before the law — but not all lawyers have equal access to new tools, technologies and topics. ”
Accordingly, we are not only pleased for Alptekin Kırcı's personal development, but also the importance of his certification for our law firm and our clients. “I'm looking forward to developing a joint framework for innovation and law,” explains Kırcı. “We must seize this opportunity for new growth and new businesses. Innovation management in accordance with ISO 56002 shows how disruption works and what needs to be done to be among the winners in reorganizing the markets. ”
Specifically, he sees opportunities to use his new knowledge in a very pragmatic way in his legal advice as a tax law specialist and in expanding our portfolio to include the importance of corporate social responsibility. “The sustainability reporting requirements of companies are changing profoundly,” explains Kırcı. “Sustainable and responsible corporate governance is increasingly determining corporate action. A good ESG rating will significantly determine the company's success in the future. CSR is also an issue for lawyers. Corporate responsibility concerns lawyers not only when advising clients, but also in their own law firm. ”
