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❌NOT WORKED🚫 🕵️Innovation at workspace🏭 ❓You know that, 👉Change is Life and Innovation is the need of life In today’s fast-paced world, innovation is a necessity. ❓Want to discover the innovation at workspace? Here are a few strategies that have worked for me: 🎉☺️Welcome Curiosity with a big smile: 👉Ask questions 👉challenge the status quo and 👉seek out new perspectives 📌As curiosity drives discovery and sparks creative solutions. 📈Cultivate a Growth Mindset: 👉View challenges as opportunities to learn and grow 📌To encourage a growth mindset among team members can lead to breakthroughs and continuous improvement. 💡🤔Create a Safe Space for Ideas: 👉Remember, today's wild idea could be tomorrow's game-changer. Cultivate an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas, no matter how out-of-the-box they may seem. 🤝Collaborate Across Disciplines: 👉Innovation often happens at the intersections of different fields 📌Bringing together diverse teams can lead to unexpected and innovative solutions 🙆Take Risks and Learn from Failures: 👉View failures as valuable learning experiences 📌As innovation involves trial and error 📌Don’t be afraid to take risks As a human being our greatest asset is our ability to think differently and create the future we envision 🤯Let's strive to make our workplaces hubs of creativity and innovation💥 #innovation #workspace #creativity #growthmindset #growwithinnovation

Day 6: Cultivating Innovation: Navigating Complexity Through Creative Collaboration In our final installment of 'Navigating Complexity in the Workplace,' we turn our focus to the pivotal role of innovation in transforming challenges into opportunities. Picture a scenario where a team, led by their dynamic manager Alexa, is faced with a daunting project obstacle. Sensing the team's growing frustration, Alexa calls for a brainstorming session. "We've hit a snag," she acknowledges, "but this is our chance to think outside the box. Let's brainstorm creative solutions. Remember, innovation thrives when we dare to explore uncharted territory." The team members, initially hesitant, begin to share their ideas, spurred on by Alexa's encouragement. The atmosphere shifts from one of apprehension to one of excitement as they start to see the potential in unconventional approaches. Maria, a team member known for her creativity, proposes an innovative solution that initially seems risky but has the potential to revolutionize their approach. Alexa supports the idea, emphasizing the importance of taking calculated risks to foster innovation. As the team implements this novel approach, they face challenges and setbacks, but their commitment to innovation keeps them going. They learn from each failure, adapting and refining their strategy. Their persistence pays off, and the innovative solution leads to a breakthrough, exceeding their expectations. This story highlights the transformative power of innovation in the workplace. It's about creating an environment where creativity is encouraged, risks are embraced, and failures are seen as learning opportunities. By fostering a culture that supports innovation, we can navigate workplace complexities and unlock new possibilities for growth and progress. Reflecting on this week's theme, consider that navigating complexity in the workplace is not just about overcoming challenges, but about leveraging them as opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation. Have you experienced the power of innovation in your workplace? How do you foster a culture that encourages creative thinking and risk-taking? Share your stories and insights in the comments below. #Innovation #Creativity #WorkplaceComplexity #ProfessionalGrowth #RiskTaking

High performing hybrid teams must become masters of innovation. In a hybrid work environment, fostering innovation is crucial for success. If you recognise some of the quotes on the graphic below, don’t worry. You can enhance your team’s innovation by: → Encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas → Creating a safe space for all suggestions → Leveraging the latest technology for collaboration → Setting clear innovation goals aligned with your mission → Celebrating learnings from failures as steps towards success When you get these things right, your team will start saying: “𝘞𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.” “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.” “𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴; 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.” “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴.” A free taster session can help you achieve these outcomes. In one 45-minute session, we’ll diagnose key areas of opportunity and provide actionable insights to transform your team’s approach to innovation. Don’t let your team miss out on their full potential. Register your interest now for a free taster session and discover how we can help your hybrid team thrive! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eAeRX6pM Limited slots available.

Do Your Employees Have Time to Innovate? You know those work tasks that take longer than they should because of some rule or procedure that has outlived its purpose? The culmination of these clunky processes is known as process debt, and it costs employees time that could be used for innovation. Here’s how to combat it—and give your employees back time to try new things. If you’re going to add something, take something away first. When the number of projects accumulates to the point where they become insurmountable, it takes away time to generate fresh ideas. As a manager, openly celebrate when your team stops doing something, just like you would celebrate the launch of something new. Make it clear innovation is a priority. Provide employees with the dedicated space (such as an office brainstorming room) and time (such as a hackathon event) they need to cook up new ideas. Separate the goals of optimization and invention. Optimization is about improving the business, growing the number of customers, and keeping them happy, whereas invention is about bringing something new to the market. Employees have seasons of peak busyness—which aren’t the optimal moments to push them to think differently. Instead, prioritize innovation during the less-intense stretches of the year. This tip is adapted from “How to Give Busy People the Time to Innovate,” by Eric Athas. #everyone, #business

Boosting Creativity at Work “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou 🎨 Creativity drives innovation and problem-solving. A workplace that encourages new ideas and risk-taking is a workplace ready to thrive. 🔹 How do you create space for creativity and innovation in your team? #Creativity #Innovation #WorkplaceSuccess #WednesdayWisdom #ThinkDifferently

Today’s Tip ... Do Your Employees Have Time to Innovate? You know those work tasks that take longer than they should because of some rule or procedure that has outlived its purpose? The culmination of these clunky processes is known as process debt, and it costs employees time that could be used for innovation. Here’s how to combat it—and give your employees back time to try new things. If you’re going to add something, take something away first. When the number of projects accumulates to the point where they become insurmountable, it takes away time to generate fresh ideas. As a manager, openly celebrate when your team stops doing something, just like you would celebrate the launch of something new. Make it clear innovation is a priority. Provide employees with the dedicated space (such as an office brainstorming room) and time (such as a hackathon event) they need to cook up new ideas. Separate the goals of optimization and invention. Optimization is about improving the business, growing the number of customers, and keeping them happy, whereas invention is about bringing something new to the market. Employees have seasons of peak busyness—which aren’t the optimal moments to push them to think differently. Instead, prioritize innovation during the less-intense stretches of the year. hbr #worklifebalance

Today’s Tip ... Do Your Employees Have Time to Innovate? You know those work tasks that take longer than they should because of some rule or procedure that has outlived its purpose? The culmination of these clunky processes is known as process debt, and it costs employees time that could be used for innovation. Here’s how to combat it—and give your employees back time to try new things. If you’re going to add something, take something away first. When the number of projects accumulates to the point where they become insurmountable, it takes away time to generate fresh ideas. As a manager, openly celebrate when your team stops doing something, just like you would celebrate the launch of something new. Make it clear innovation is a priority. Provide employees with the dedicated space (such as an office brainstorming room) and time (such as a hackathon event) they need to cook up new ideas. Separate the goals of optimization and invention. Optimization is about improving the business, growing the number of customers, and keeping them happy, whereas invention is about bringing something new to the market. Employees have seasons of peak busyness—which aren’t the optimal moments to push them to think differently. Instead, prioritize innovation during the less-intense stretches of the year. hbr #worklifebalance

Today’s Tip ... Do Your Employees Have Time to Innovate? You know those work tasks that take longer than they should because of some rule or procedure that has outlived its purpose? The culmination of these clunky processes is known as process debt, and it costs employees time that could be used for innovation. Here’s how to combat it—and give your employees back time to try new things. If you’re going to add something, take something away first. When the number of projects accumulates to the point where they become insurmountable, it takes away time to generate fresh ideas. As a manager, openly celebrate when your team stops doing something, just like you would celebrate the launch of something new. Make it clear innovation is a priority. Provide employees with the dedicated space (such as an office brainstorming room) and time (such as a hackathon event) they need to cook up new ideas. Separate the goals of optimization and invention. Optimization is about improving the business, growing the number of customers, and keeping them happy, whereas invention is about bringing something new to the market. Employees have seasons of peak busyness—which aren’t the optimal moments to push them to think differently. Instead, prioritize innovation during the less-intense stretches of the year. hbr #worklifebalance

Today’s Tip ... Do Your Employees Have Time to Innovate? You know those work tasks that take longer than they should because of some rule or procedure that has outlived its purpose? The culmination of these clunky processes is known as process debt, and it costs employees time that could be used for innovation. Here’s how to combat it—and give your employees back time to try new things. If you’re going to add something, take something away first. When the number of projects accumulates to the point where they become insurmountable, it takes away time to generate fresh ideas. As a manager, openly celebrate when your team stops doing something, just like you would celebrate the launch of something new. Make it clear innovation is a priority. Provide employees with the dedicated space (such as an office brainstorming room) and time (such as a hackathon event) they need to cook up new ideas. Separate the goals of optimization and invention. Optimization is about improving the business, growing the number of customers, and keeping them happy, whereas invention is about bringing something new to the market. Employees have seasons of peak busyness—which aren’t the optimal moments to push them to think differently. Instead, prioritize innovation during the less-intense stretches of the year. hbr #worklifebalance

The Creativity Challenge of Breakthrough Thinking in Our Client's Teams... Our clients consistently seek learning programs to ignite creativity, innovation and problem-solving within their teams. Here are three key strategies to cultivate a working environment that fosters fresh ideas and fuels success upon returning to the office after a program: ↘ Embracing the Power of Diversity: Building Teams with a diversity of experiences are a strategic advantage. When diverse viewpoints come together, they challenge assumptions and spark a vibrant exchange of ideas. This cross-pollination of perspectives unlocks the most innovative solutions. ↘ Prioritizing Time for Unstructured Thinking: Freedom to Breathe: Constant bombardment with emails and meetings can stifle creativity and we we should offer dedicated time for unstructured brainstorming for our teams. This could involve scheduling "think tanks" or simply encouraging informal collaboration throughout the workday. When freed from immediate pressures, we find out client’s teams explore ideas more freely, leading to breakthroughs that have propelled them forward. ↘ Get out of the office. A change of scenery can do wonders for creativity. Take your team outside or to new places or have coffees/walks outside the office to start with. The change of scene can be critical to get new ideas evolving and reaching that lightbulb moment. If you are interested in knowing how to develop the innovation capability in your team, DM us. We would love to hear from you.