People Beat Ideas: Why Execution is Everything
Dr. Nils Jeners
I help emerging leaders drive corporate innovation | Strategy Advisor ? Facilitator ? Executive Coach ? Speaker
There's an old saying in the business world: "ideas are a dime a dozen." And it's true - anyone can come up with an idea. But turning that idea into a successful innovation is another story entirely. It takes hard work, dedication, and, most importantly, execution.
People are the key to successful innovation. It's not enough to have a great idea – you need people who are passionate about seeing it through and willing to work hard and take risks to make it a reality. These are the people who will push your company forward and turn your good ideas into valuable innovations.
There is no doubt that before Steve Jobs came along, somebody else had the idea for a personal computer. But it was Jobs' vision, passion, and execution that made Apple the powerhouse it is today. The same can be said for companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook – they all started with good ideas, but it was the people behind them who made them into the successes they are today.
But what exactly makes a top performer? What separates the people who can execute their ideas from those who can't??
It all comes down to mindset. People who are successful in innovation have what Carol Dweck, a prominent Stanford University psychologist, calls a "growth mindset." They believe their skills and abilities can be developed through hard work, dedication, and learning. This allows them to approach challenges with a positive attitude, confident that they have the ability to overcome any obstacle. In contrast, Dweck found that people with a "fixed mindset" believe that their abilities are set in stone. They tend to give up more easily when faced with challenges and are less likely to take risks because they don't believe they have the ability to overcome them.
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Dweck's groundbreaking research has shown that people with a growth mindset are more successful in innovation because they're not afraid to take risks. They're also more likely to be motivated by the challenge itself rather than the rewards that come with it. And finally, they have a better understanding of how innovation works, which allows them to develop strategies for turning their ideas into reality.?
So if you want to be successful in innovation, it's essential to cultivate a growth mindset. Be open to new challenges and willing to take risks. Be motivated by the challenge itself rather than the rewards. And finally, understand that innovation is a process that takes time, hard work, and dedication. If you can do all of these things, you'll be well on your way to turning your good ideas into valuable innovation. Never give up, and always remember:
People beat Ideas. Execution is everything.
Head of Airbus Fuel System Innovation
2 年Dr. Nils Jeners all depends on what you mean by execution. So often the executer will in effect execute (kill) by reforming the idea into something they are comfortable with. You are right that it's more than first idea moment. That idea moment/vision has to live on and ensure the vision is not lost due to laziness. Hence the division between idea and execution is less. Bit like having kids and immediately putting them up for adoption.
Director at NeoTRIZ
2 年Developing ideas means you lose part of your idea by sharing it with different people. What makes it that despite sharing their idea, Jobs, Bezos, etc. did not lose their value? In that execution, you also need strong leadership.
Head of Airbus Fuel System Innovation
2 年Dr. Nils Jeners if ideas are the same as thoughts, then everyone's thoughts are cheap. There is no value base that comes from knowledge, skills and wisdom.. If you listen to Steve Jobs his thoughts were clear, razor sharp and different. I get your overall point. I do however think the dumbing down (diminishment) of ideas is to our detriment. Nota good thing from a teacher.