Destination Innovation

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

You want to hold a meeting with the team you manage in order to generate some really creative ideas. You would like the group to challenge assumptions, think differently and come up with plenty of radical proposals. Here is the dilemma. You naturally want to lead the meeting but should you be in the room at all? Unfortunately for managers, your presence in the room can inhibit people.

Brainstorming 191

Brainstorming Meeting Management Creativity 191

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Innovation Needs a Home An innovation program needs a home. Many believe it should be as close to the business units or revenue source as possible. While occasionally this works, I have found if the innovation program is placed inside the business unit, typically it results in improvements vs. innovation. Innovation based in the individual.

Innovation Programs 72

Innovation Programs Innovation Collaboration Creativity 72

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Transitions between presidential administrations, whether within party or across parties, bring significant disruption to the Federal government, but can also create opportunities. New administrations bring changing policies, priorities, and leadership, and it is critical for government organizations to develop transition stories that fit within the new paradigm.

Policies 60

Policies Leadership Disruption Innovation 60