What do you do if your innovative ideas are not being heard in your organization?

I would tend to disagree here. Coz to me it's not a very practical approach. We need to understand the specific culture of your organization. If it's clan culture or. Hierarchical culture, where they are not looking for innovations but you think yourself to be an innovative person, then u are at the wrong place. Switch to an organization which is thriving on innovations. The organization with market culture or adhocracy culture will suit you more. And if in an innovative supportive culture, they are not valuing your ideas, then there is some thing seriously wrong with either the company or your idea ?? Stay blessed always

Look for individuals in your organization who may be open to your ideas or who have a vested interest in seeing positive change. This could include colleagues who share similar goals or frustrations, as well as those in positions of influence or authority who may be able to champion your ideas.

As a Leadership and Communication coach, I have found that NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) has helped me improve interpersonal dynamics especially with decision makers. 1. Start with the end in mind - speak about the outcomes/results desired by the company. 2. Speak with empathy and emotion - how you/organisation will be more successful, impactful, profitable etc. 3. Reframe your idea as a solution to the problem the organisation is facing. 4. While speaking maintain confidence and poise. 5. Body language is 55% of your entire communication. Learn to better use it. 6. Concise content and clear voice- remember CEOs/decision makers have paucity of time. 7. Choose a place with minimum distarction and deliver your advice. 8. Storytelling

Build allies to make your innovative ideas heard. Seek colleagues who share your vision or interest in innovation. Discuss ideas, get input, and refine proposals. Allies can advocate for your ideas to higher-ups, providing strength in numbers. They may also offer different perspectives or enhancements to strengthen your concept.

One good about large organizations is that there is a chain of command which allows even the lowest employee a passage way to communicate with those at the top. If you truly feel your idea is great, you start on the bottom and work your way up. I believe surely you will find a open mind in one level of the chain. Question: Can you/ do you believe in yourself, can you find the inner push to speak up when you think you have a good idea?

Perfect your pitch to make your innovative ideas heard. Understand your audience's needs and priorities, and tailor your presentation accordingly. Highlight alignment with company goals, discuss potential ROI, customer satisfaction benefits, and efficiency improvements. Keep your pitch clear, concise, and compelling, focusing on problem-solving or opportunity capitalization.

Anyone who has something new to add to the work flow to create daily tasks easier and faster should always be given a platform. However, if our voices are not being heard we may need to change our approach to better assemble to the situation. We could get feedback from our peers on the idea and also speak to a higher management who could refine or clarify our ideas. How we present the idea and when we propose it is also important as it should have a proper vision and operation standards.

In most of the organizations including mine, there are multiple forums where you can present your ideas to improve the production, however if my idea is not heard , I will first try to follow that practise myself and ask my close friends to support me by doing the same, and over the time when production is increased or start making a difference obviously the management will start noticing it.

Consider timing when presenting innovative ideas. Pay attention to the business cycle, company challenges, and organizational mood. Introduce your idea during periods of growth or active innovation seeking. Avoid times of cutbacks or intense focus on existing projects. Being cognizant of the right moment can increase the chances of your idea being considered.

When you find your innovative ideas falling on deaf ears,timing can be everything when it comes to getting your ideas heard. Pay attention to the business cycle, current company challenges, and the general mood within the organization. Presenting your idea during a period of growth or when the company is actively seeking innovation is more likely to result in success than during a time of cutbacks or intense focus on existing projects. Being cognizant of the right moment to introduce your idea can significantly increase its chances of being considered.

Seek feedback if your innovative idea isn't gaining traction. Approach hesitant individuals with openness and a desire to understand their perspective. Feedback can help refine your proposal to align with business needs or address concerns. Demonstrating receptiveness to feedback builds trust and opens communication channels for future ideas.

Use an incremental approach if your organization resists big changes. Break down the innovation into smaller, manageable steps for gradual implementation. This reduces perceived risk and allows stakeholders to see short-term wins, increasing support for further development. Demonstrating effectiveness on a smaller scale can lead to full-scale implementation.

Document the success of your innovations to gain recognition. Showcase improved customer feedback, increased efficiency, or better team morale. Concrete data validates your idea and establishes your reputation as an innovator. This can lead to future ideas being taken seriously and inspire others to share their innovative solutions.

When my ideas are ignored, I become a ninja of networking, building allies faster than you can say ‘innovation’. I craft pitches so perfect, they’d make a diamond jealous. I time my ideas like a comedian, always hitting the punchline at the right moment. If my idea still doesn’t stick, I seek feedback like a detective on a hot case. I then introduce my idea in bite-sized pieces, like serving a gourmet meal. And when it works? I document success like a proud parent with a camera. Remember, every ‘no’ is just a ‘not yet’ in disguise!

oftentimes, companies are not in a financial position to act immediately on innovative ideas. the revenue is generated from what activities the company currently participates in. this should be the priority, rather than innovating.

I simply care les because in the end it’s not my company and I’m here just to make money. If management don’t want to make changes for better why would I care? I won’t get paid more and I won’t get yearly bonus for caring about something I can’t control

Make a call for ideas. Some people who have great ideas are shy or not confident presenting in public. This can be done at a regular morning meeting or/and by email.

I've found that if I adapt my ideas around the main issues facing the business at that time and look into how this will increase overall performance and give an idea of how much this will impact by setting a percentage target, this will help to gain the interest. It gets them asking questions and usually the outcome is let's try. Make sure your communications on how it will land is clear and concise this is essential so that everyone understands their role to play.