Reflections on Innovation

In a world that is changing by the nanosecond, innovate or disintegrate are the only two options for organisations and individuals at all levels.

Unfortunately innovative ideas do not simply flow by sitting tight on thinking chairs installed to inspire Ideation!!

How does one shift their mindset from limitations of uni-dimensional thinking to the liberty of mental flexibility?

Here are 7 secret tips that teach us how to be innovative and mentally flexible in every aspect of life, be it business ventures or relationships.

Information

The first step towards innovation is information.

More important than having lots of information is learning from the hen the art of pecking the right piece. 

The clue to solve every problem may be sleeping somewhere; when upgrading one's level of information is a continuous affair, innovation becomes a regular habit.

Contemplation

Just like a cow chews on grass in a meditative trance, one should chew on a concept from as many angles as possible.

Just like when Krishna convinced Arjuna that he should do his duty of fighting; 700 verses to prove just one point!!

Questioning

Curiosity is a certified way to remain open to fresh ideas. In the midst of action, one tends to forget the very purpose of the action. 

Thought provoking questions challenge the intelligence to think about the rationale behind actions.

Riskification

The first lap to the road of either success or failure begins with a risky step.

Most people do not want to embrace risk actually do not want any tempering on their personal reputation; just like an owl that takes minimum risk by coming out only in the cover of the night and camouflaging itself with the colour of its environment, thus ensuring its safety in the day.

Those who disbelieve in the process of riskification lead a safe life but risk an unfulfilled life.

Just like a peacock takes maximum risk by coming out in the broad daylight, in brilliantly attractive plumage of colours; risk takers, by embracing risk, also embrace self-satisfaction due to complete self-expression.

Connection

 Not all solutions lie with oneself.

 Connection is about borrowing brilliance! 

Humans are willing to share their best when they experience the power of trust in the relationship. When people are made to feel valued, understood and respected, not only by words but also by body language, trust builds up slowly.

Collaboration

Perhaps, the greatest inspiration for innovation is to understand that you are incomplete. Incompleteness calls for collaboration and collaboration causes cross pollination of ideas and potency.

Accommodating and encouraging diversity is the Hallmark of a great innovator.

Innovation happens when one recognizes that differences are actually strengths.

Celebration

Innovation is not about success or failure; it is about action.

Innovation is about celebrating action.

When one Learns to accept success and failure equally, innovation is imminent.

Within every failure is hidden the seed of success.

Out of the box thinking is easy when you have out of the box dealings in all aspects of life.  every problem in life has to be dealt with differently.

A natural environment, a positive attitude, and flexibility in change are basics of innovation.

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