This is how you foster innovation in your team
Glenn Birkelev
Lead with Confidence, Succeed with Purpose | Leadership Coach | Executive Mentor | Head of Customer Service Delivery @ Agoda | Guiding Professionals to Life & Career Success | Speaker & Content Creator
???Innovation doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when leaders create the right environment.
As leaders, we often talk about the importance of innovation, but how often do we actively foster it in our teams? Innovation isn’t just about big, groundbreaking ideas—it’s about creating a culture where curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration thrive.
A study by PwC found that?93% of executives believe innovation is critical to their organization’s success, yet only 54% feel they’re doing enough to foster it.?The gap between intention and action is where leadership makes all the difference.
???Here’s how you can build a culture of innovation in your team: 1???Encourage curiosity: Ask open-ended questions like, “What’s one thing we could do differently?” or “What’s a new approach we haven’t tried yet?” 2???Create psychological safety: Let your team know it’s okay to take risks and make mistakes—failure is part of the process. 3???Celebrate creativity: Recognize and reward innovative thinking, even if the idea doesn’t work out.
When you lead with a mindset of innovation, you inspire your team to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and push boundaries. The result? A team that’s not just keeping up with change but driving it.
At GLEHAGO Coaching, I help leaders develop the skills and strategies to foster innovation and lead with impact. Ready to unlock your team’s creative potential? Visit?www.glehago.com?to explore my free resource library and subscribe to my newsletter.
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What’s one way you encourage innovation in your team??Share your ideas in the comments—I’d love to hear how you’re fostering creativity and growth!
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3 周Innovation thrives in an environment where team members feel empowered to take risks and share ideas without fear of failure. In my teams, I encourage innovation by promoting cross-functional collaboration, and giving team members the autonomy to experiment with new solutions. When people feel trusted and valued, they are more likely to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
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3 周Glenn Birkelev One way I usually encourage innovation in my team is by implementing "Innovation Sprints." It includes R&Rs, Rapid Protoyping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, No Judgement Zone and similar that provides a structured platform for my team to unleash their creativity, explore new possibilities, and contribute to the company's growth and success.