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 […]
Adapting to the “new normal” should not be the end goal for HR
Listening and taking action creates a culture of growth and positive transformation. It means you will not be caught off-guard by issues that have been brewing for some time and can prioritise addressing issues that matter, writes Steve Bennetts, EX Solutions & Strategy, Qualtrics. While there has been a lot of […]
The true test of leadership: how to lead during a flat economy
Leadership is challenging at the best of times, but how you lead during an environment of complexity and ambiguity is the real test of your capability, writes Anthony Mitchell While we may not be on track for a recession in 2020, economists have predicted the lowest global growth since 2012. […]