Most innovation is not necessarily disruptive; rather it’s mostly incremental, which makes disruption rare and it takes time. It’s also difficult to predict what will be disruptive in the future.
Category Archives: Leadership
Make Innovation Part of Your Everyday Thinking
Yes, you can make innovation part of your everyday thinking. And, no this isn’t a guide. There is no “follow these steps” to everyday innovation. It starts with attitude.
10 Sources of Innovation
What if I told you that I could give you a map that shows where innovation opportunities lie? Would you believe me? It’s not that easy. When it comes to innovation, finding ideas is the easy part. Finding the right idea and then executing is where the rubber meets the road.
To Innovate, You Must Learn To Fail Well
Try something new. Most organizations never try anything because they’re afraid of failure. But, failure is learning. The most innovative companies understand that innovation and failure are inseparable twins. They’re not pursuing failure, they’re pursuing learning.
23 Questions That Help Spark Innovative Ideas
It all starts with a provocative question. Questions have been the enablers of innovation for centuries. Questions stimulate the brain and open the innovation pipeline. Asking questions is part of the innovator’s DNA. It’s a shame questioning is a rare behavior in most organizations!
You Work For The Customer, Not Your Boss
“The customer is the boss. Not me. Not our CEO. It’s the customer.” This was the message I gave my team during a time when our customers were not happy because we were continually dropping the ball.
15 Ways Leaders Stop Innovation In Their Business
A common question I get for my innovation advisory is “How can we create an environment where employees feel empowered to innovate?” There are many ways. But, before answering this question a better question to ask is “What are we currently doing to stop employees from feeling empowered to innovate?”