The issue with idea people (and I am one of them) is that they have the ability to create a solution within in their own minds;  to actually see it in action or operation providing utility and benefits.  It is a skill as difficult as it is rare.  No matter how great the idea, a conventional mindset (80% of all managers in the world) will not act upon it.  Why?  Simple.  It induces some component of fear.  Fear is created anytime the mind cannot wrap itself around an idea.  Tell someone 1+1 = 2 and they'll agree.  Tell them 1+1 can also equal 3 and they'll hesitate.  Fear.  The brain simply cannot suspend prior logic.  It is like drinking 10 gallons of water.  The conventional manager's brain cannot do it one sitting.  It requires a "glass by glass" approach.  If you are willing to give your manager a glass of water each day, you will eventually convince them.  Who has the patience for this?  Business moves way too fast.  The most innovative companies understand this...led by post-convention thinkers who drink 10 gallons a day.  I'd suggest hooking up with one.