Innovation outcomes are unpredictable, and the process of innovation comes with a healthy dose of ambiguity. For this reason, the best innovators are flexible. They are willing to change paths, course correct and explore different solutions, writes Zoe Aitken Vincent Van Gogh once famously said that “Great things are not […]
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Why top-down and bottom-up innovation are both critical to thriving post COVID
Unless very clear guidelines are communicated to employees about the types of ideas the business is looking for, a bottom-up approach can end up doing more harm than good. Many of the ideas submitted are unviable, unfeasible or misaligned to the business strategy, and therefore don’t ever see the light […]
5 ways to engage your middle managers for innovation success
Often middle managers don’t get involved in innovation because they simply don’t have the confidence or skills to do so. While they might not need the same hands-on training that their team members do, building their understanding around the ‘what’, ‘why and ‘how’ of innovation will help get them on […]