Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Toward an Innovative Workplace

§ The lack of resources forces us to innovate.

§ Tough times help us adapt.

§ Tough times force us to think outside the box or even eliminate the box.

§ Everything changes—people, products, companies; men, materials, machines, methods, markets and money (the six Ms).

§ Creativity is the spark and innovation the fire in the fireplace, which cooks and bakes.

§ Creativity involves four components—the Creative Person, the Creative Process, the Creative Product and the Creative Climate or environment.

§ An environment replete with the positive emotions of love, peace, bravery and compassion provides a positive climate, which nurtures creativity.

§ Creativity training at IBM, whose motto is ‘Think’ resulted in producing the largest number of patented inventions.

§ Innovation should be part of everyone’s job description.

§ Vision and leadership are necessary to inspire a widespread commitment to innovation.

§ The lack of collaboration between departments stifles innovation.

§ Motivation of employees and innovation complement one another.

§ Team work drives innovation.

§ The ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change is essential.

§ Money and resources are essential lubricants of the innovation process.

§ Conformism and stereotypes hinder creative problem solving.

§ Innovation should be focused on specific business goals.

§ An open atmosphere ensures greater productivity.

§ Efficient meetings are a trademark of innovative organisations

§ Innovation centres drive innovation.

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