Every business has challenges, from sales to R&D, operations and HR. I have been there many times. Most of the ambitious businesses (corporations and startups alike) realize that innovation is a must growth factor.
Innovation can and should be a methodological process, as an acquired skill that can benefit with all functions of given organization. In my previous posts I have claimed that anyone can innovate. The great thing about it is that there is no need to think out of the box or even break the box...
Embracing change or innovation is not always easy or intuitive. During my career I have experienced very complicated business situations, countless of times. As a systemic and organized business leader, I was always amazed by what I thought was "inspirational moments" which led me to solve very complicated business challenges (in companies such as 3M, Unilever, and few startups). I realize now that it has nothing to do with inspiration or "muse" - it was the innovative thinking process which created the so called "inspiration". I will say it again - anyone can innovate.
The innovation ingredients are already existed at your organization. All you need is a spark (or a professional like me...) to unleash the already existed innovative capabilities.
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Innovation process can be fun, creative, positive and dynamic as individual strengths and teamwork blended into solid growth plan.
The ability of team members to enroll into a real “thinking together” mode is the essence of strategic innovation dialogue, in its true sense. The outcome is not only growth plan but also full consensus in regards to what we are going to do different.
Achieving a consensus is very significant because it implies that the entire team is synchronized and committed to the culture of innovation.
Every business has challenges. It is time move forward from the challenge state to the solution state.
Implementing out of the box innovation methodologies properly, the outcome should be significant improvement in business procedures, system capabilities and eventually better business performance.
It is more likely that a more flexible, adaptive and responsive organization will prosper these days. I'd be happy to think together and be part of the solution state.
