10 Truths of Innovation
In an innovative organisation:
- Process is important but it's innovation behaviour that's make the difference. How innovative people behave with each other is widely understood and practised.
- They know they don't know all the answers. They have a highly adaptable framework or mindset which encourages experimentation.
- They have a clear sense of their purpose in the world, which engages their people and inspires them to innovate.
- They have a clear innovation strategy which supports business strategy.
- The don't fudge the difference between incremental and game-changing innovation.
- Innovation is a key factor in everyone's role across the organisation.
- Cynicism and apathy are not swept under the carpet -- they get dealt with.
- They tell stories about their success, this gives confidence that 'we can innovate around here.'
- The rewards for innovation are clear and compelling at a personal, team and company level.
- The outcome of not innovating is made clear, however painful it might be.