We settled on a deceptively simple definition of innovation by expert Scott D Anthony: “Innovation is something different that has impact or creates value.” The operating words being “different” and “impact”. An innovation should be different to a specific target, be it a customer, supervisor, organisation or community. Without impact there is no innovation, it is just “innovation theatre”. So the first thing to do to unleash the innovation energy trapped inside organisations is to put in place systems and processes that empower every employee to participate in innovation. It could also be having regular internal innovation workshops where people in different departments or fields are encouraged to collaborate and pitch new business ideas.

Source: Standard Digital May 19, 2021 03:56 UTC