In some cultures it’s quite common to answer a question with a question. It seems rather silly, but if you think about it, this simple technique can really help you gain clarity and understanding about the subject you are discussing.…
A major challenge in understanding innovation is the confusion between the concept of creativity and innovation itself. Creativity is defined as the use of imagination or original ideas; that is, thinking of new ideas. What is Innovation? Innovation, on the…
In our work with organizations to help them implement a culture for innovation and a process for innovation, we often find that people are confused about the meaning and differences between the terms “creativity,” “creative thinking” and “brainstorming.” As well,…
Innovation is a matter of survival at the medium or long term for the majority of organizations. They need innovation to ensure they keep or improve their position in the marketplace. However, individual acts of innovation are not enough to…
Traditional performance management systems are beginning to change towards a newer, more effective, coaching system that focuses on employee achievement of measurable goals and objectives rather than formalized annual appraisal systems that only communicate one-way. The Problem with Traditional Performance…
Business Improvement Architects (bia™) set out to improve the way in which business people work by teaching them better approaches and processes and helping them to become self-sufficient to implement their core strategies effectively. So it’s very satisfying to receive…
Introduction Billions of people celebrated the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Katherine Middleton. Its success was largely a result of innovation strategy for the wedding; which managed to cleverly bridge the gap between royalty and the commoner and…
I often speak to business audiences about Innovation—the collaboration necessary, general cultural differences that can influence the process and the importance that organizational culture has on creating an environment that supports innovation. After these keynote addresses delegates talk to me…
There have been numerous articles over the past year about the need for organizations to be more innovative, about countries lacking in innovation and about the opportunities that a culture of innovation will deliver. But despite all of this rhetoric,…
Innovation is a collaborative process through which organizations abandon old paradigms and make significant advances. Innovative ideas come from several sources, including: unreasonable demands, goals and time pressures. An organization must cultivate innovation and link it to their business improvement…
