Let’s face it, innovation is not like a finely-tuned engine operating at optimum capacity all of the time. How do you anticipate the ebbs and flows that invariably crop up with the pace of innovation, let alone the workload (which is often independent of innovation)? How do handle the inevitable slow periods of innovation? How … Read more
Innovation hotspots have certain common characteristics.
The power of balancing one’s technical and people skills, allowing a diversity of thought, backgrounds, and productive behavior drives a sustainable innovation culture.
Leaders take accountability for the innovation environment, for the “people factor” in the organization, bridge managing the data and motivating and aligning people, and treat people like unique individuals.
The path towards sustainable innovation includes the balance of often-opposing elements of behavior and personality temperaments.