Whether it’s new technology or a new business model, the default state of every new idea is “No.” Most organizations, especially large and established ones, are risk-averse by nature. They prefer the safety of what has worked before over the uncertainty of something new. And that fear of the unknown often leads to rejection—even when innovation is crucial for long-term success.
Tag Archives: Innovation
How Do You Spot A Market That Is Ripe For Disruption?
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.
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!
30 Most Common Idea Stoppers In Businesses
Are you a “Chief Idea Killer“? My guess, is you are. Let’s face it, most businesses are copycats of other businesses. And, most businesses operate by a “play not to lose mindset” where employees are rewarded for maintaining the status quo and rocking the boat is avoided at all costs.