Innovation… a key topic of interest today and a magnet attribute for individuals and organizations. The problem, unfortunately is – more talk than action.
Andy Stefanovick in his recent book, Look at More, provides us with a unusual approach on how to instill innovation in your organization.
1. Encourage Provocation – incite a heightened state of arousal through purposeful disruptions that cause a change in awareness and mood. (Remember that fear is a barrier to creativity and stress will deplete it.)
2. Change your Mindset By Insuring – solicit and understand other perspectives outside of your own. Interestingly, Stefanovick advises that risk, passion and “confusion tolerance” are key components, or disciplines if you will, for the right Mindset.
3. Mechanisms – build a context to create and apply innovation. This entails using a specific problem scenario or scenarios to employ innovation.
4. Measurement – identify and use measurable criteria to gauge your use and success of innovation / innovative approaches.
5. Create Momentum – allow your employees white space! Don’t hover, smother, or drive your staff into the ground! Recharge time and breathing space are critical for innovation as a practice.
We see some of the most successful organizations embedding innovation as a way of doing business, which differentiates them. Are you?
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