BAUU 30 - Building a Culture of Innovation: Encouraging Creativity and Experimentation
Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CCMC CBC
Certified Chief Master coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker | Bridging technology, accounting, and people, I’m a catalyst inspiring human transformation for consistently higher achievement.
This edition 30 focuses on how to build a culture of innovation by encouraging creativity and experimentation.
The format for BAUU 30? is:
I'll only share the underlying TL;DR if you ask. If you have a problem you want a TL;DR solution, let’s hear about it in the comments.
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." (Steve Jobs)
Problem
In many organisations, innovation is stifled by rigid processes, risk aversion, and a need for encouragement for creative thinking. This environment hinders growth and adaptability, making it challenging to stay competitive.
How can leaders create a culture that fosters innovation, encourages creativity, and supports experimentation?
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." (Alan Kay)
TL;DR Solution
The answer is C.R.E.A.T.E. – a framework designed to help leaders build a culture of innovation by fostering creativity and experimentation.
C.R.E.A.T.E. Framework:
C = Cultivate Curiosity
Best Practice: Encourage a curious mindset and a thirst for knowledge.?
Practice: Promote questioning, exploration, and learning across the organisation.?
Impact: Sparks new ideas and drives continuous improvement.
R = Reward Innovation
Best Practice: Recognize and reward innovative ideas and initiatives.?
Practice: Implement recognition programs and celebrate creative successes.?
Impact: Motivates employees to think creatively and take risks.
E = Embrace Risk-Taking
Best Practice: Foster a safe environment for calculated risk-taking.?
Practice: Support employees in trying new approaches and learning from failures.?
Impact: Encourages experimentation and reduces fear of failure.
A = Allocate Resources
Best Practice: Provide the necessary tools, time, and budget for innovation.?
Practice: Invest in technology, training, and dedicated innovation time.?
Impact: Enables employees to develop and implement innovative ideas.
T = Transform Ideas into Action
Best Practice: Implement a structured process for turning ideas into actionable projects.?
Practice: Use innovation pipelines, prototyping, and agile methodologies.?
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Impact: Ensures that creative ideas lead to tangible results.
E = Encourage Collaboration
Best Practice: Promote cross-functional teamwork and diverse perspectives.?
Practice: Facilitate brainstorming sessions, innovation workshops, and team-building activities.?
Impact: Leverages collective intelligence and enhances creativity.
"Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought." (Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi)
Try This – Practical Steps for Building a Culture of Innovation:
1 - Promote Curiosity:?
2 - Implement Innovation Awards:?
3 - Support Risk-Taking:?
4 - Allocate Innovation Time:
5 - Develop an Innovation Pipeline:?
"The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas and throw the bad ones away." (Linus Pauling)
It’s a Wrap
That's it for today, see you next week.?
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As always, be happy, healthy, joyful, and wealthy.?
/Rick
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This edition aligns with "Business As UnUsual: How to Thrive in the New Renaissance."?
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