Don't pit innovation against anything else
remember, it is not about 'Innovation' or 'Deadlines"
it is about 'innovation' and 'Deadlines'
we need both, meeting deadline for survival
innovation for growth, for the future!
Talking of 'Innovation', it calls for
an inherent risk appetite
be ready to take failures in your stride
ask questions, challenge status quo always!
Innovation is about the attitude, approach, mindset
not necessarily radical each time, involving huge investments
culture it is- a key ingredient for innovation
encouraging questions like what? why not? what if?
Encouraging diversity of talent in your teams
diversity in experience, education, age, background
an atmosphere for speaking up, an atmosphere of inclusiveness
Failing intentionally to derive learning
creating a culture that says" Failure is okay
assimilate the learning from failure and move on"..
is all part of an innovative culture
only ensure- when you fail next time
you don't fail in the same way!
The new trends in innovation include gamification
monetary incentives for critical thinking
creating competition amongst members
for divergent thinking...
The challenges include personal biases
and the human nature to resist change
another challenge is zeroing in from
a flood of ideas, choosing the best, right one from many!
The way forward is modifying syllabus
of professional courses- inculcating spirit
to accept, face, handle failure
more of experiential learning and
small micro courses to supplement learning
How can we get more support, acceptance
for innovation from managements?
demonstrating small successes, its savings and benefits
open doors for more support, larger investments!
So there you are friends, go for it!
undeterred by minor hitches, excuses, complaints
focus on long term , focus on culture
it is the culture of innovation, pervading organization
that will take you far distances and for longer period!
NB: The source material for this poem is a webinar organized by Bija Training on 4th August 2021 featuring MsShalaka Verma,Director- Customer Success, Microsoft Pvt Ltd
