Business As UnUsual TL;DR Solutions for Leaders Edition 13 - Cultivating Agility: How To Embrace Change for Innovation
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.
Edition 13 - Cultivating Agility: How To Embrace Change for Innovation
Image Descriptions: People in an office atmosphere full of vibrant creativity and agile responsiveness, capturing the essence of a culture primed for continuous innovation.
Welcome back to the Business As UnUsual (BAUU) TL;DR solutions for leaders. This edition navigates the art of communicating change during uncertain times.
The format for Edition 13 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 today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, teams face relentless waves of change. Whilst resilience helps teams withstand these challenges, true agility enables them to leverage change as a springboard for innovation and growth.
The question then becomes, how can leaders cultivate an agile team culture that adapts to change and actively embraces it as an opportunity for continuous innovation?
This edition explores strategies for developing an agile organisational mindset, anticipating and welcoming change, and utilising it as a critical driver for creative problem-solving and dynamic advancement.
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” (Albert Einstein)
TL;DR Solution
The answer is FACEPIC – a model for embedding and reinforcing change.
F = Foster a Growth Mindset ??
Embrace challenges as opportunities.
Encouraging a mindset that views challenges as chances to learn and grow fosters resilience and adaptability, preparing the team for continuous innovation.
A = Adopt Agile Methodologies ??
Stay flexible and responsive.
Integrating agile processes allows teams to iterate quickly, adapt to changes seamlessly, and focus on delivering value in a fast-paced environment.
C = Communicate Vision and Purpose ??
Align efforts with long-term goals.
Articulate the organisation's vision and demonstrate how innovation and adaptability contribute to these goals, ensuring everyone is working towards the same future.
E = Encourage Cross-functional Collaboration ??
Break down silos for diverse insights.
Promoting teamwork across different disciplines fosters a rich exchange of ideas, enhancing creativity and driving innovation through collaboration.
P = Promote Psychological Safety ??
Create a safe space for risk-taking.
Ensuring team members feel secure to voice their opinions, experiment with new ideas, and report failures without fear fosters a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
I = Implement Adaptive Learning ??
Invest in continuous skill development.
Offering opportunities for team members to learn and adapt, not just in their technical skills but also in creative thinking and problem-solving, equips them to thrive in a changing world.
C = Cultivate an Innovative Ecosystem ??
Reward creativity and experimentation.
Establishing an environment that encourages trying new things, rewards innovative efforts, and learns from setbacks cultivates a proactive stance towards change and disruption.
“Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” (Dr. Albert Szent-Gy?rgyi)
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Try This – One Hour
Implement a 'Weekly Innovation Hour':
Dedicate One Hour:
Allocate one hour weekly for the entire team to focus solely on activities promoting adaptability and growth. Announce this as a recurring event to build anticipation and commitment.
Individual Reflection:
Encourage team members to spend 15 minutes reflecting on their work processes. Identify what’s stopping more creativity or efficiency.
Group Brainstorming:
Use the next 30 minutes for a group session where team members can share their reflections and brainstorm improvements or new ideas.
Try This – Sprint
Launch a "FACEPIC Innovation Sprint":
Monday (Foster a Growth Mindset):
Start with a team meeting focused on setting personal growth goals for the week, encouraging team members to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning.
Tuesday (Adopt Agile Methodologies):
Implement a one-day agile sprint, allowing teams to tackle projects in short bursts, emphasising flexibility and rapid iteration.
Wednesday (Communicate Vision and Purpose):
Host a vision-sharing session where leaders reiterate the organisation's long-term goals and discuss how current projects contribute to this vision.
Thursday (Encourage Cross-functional Collaboration):
Organise a cross-departmental brainstorming session to solve a common problem, fostering diverse perspectives and collaborative solutions.
Friday (Promote Psychological Safety):
Create a "Failure Forum" where team members can share mistakes or learning moments from the week without judgment, emphasising learning from failure.
Following Monday (Implement Adaptive Learning):
Provide access to an online course or workshop that addresses a skill gap identified during the week's activities.
Tuesday (Cultivate an Innovative Ecosystem):
Conclude with an innovation showcase where teams present their sprint projects, rewarding creative efforts and discussing learnings and next steps.
“In the dance of change, agility leads, and innovation follows.” (Rick Yvanovich)
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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5 个月Great ideas! Thanks for sharing them, Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CCMC CBC. They are quite valuable to thrive.
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