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Bertrandduperrin bookmarked on 2009-10-12 innovation innovators questioning associating connections experimentation networking networks socialnetworks hr teams

"The five attributes the authors identified as relevant for innovation are: associating (making connections across unrelated ideas or problems), questioning (especially focused on "what if" or "why not"), observation (especially observing behavior), experimentation (new experiences or exploration) and networking (especially with people from different industries or perspectives). Let's assume these factors are correct - from my experience they appear to be. Then, let's compare to what happens in many firms today."

  • The point here is that most organizations actively work against many of the attributes that would define good innovators.

    So, if you are seeking to build an innovation team, or hire people with a greater proclivity for innovation, perhaps you should ask the following questions:

This link has been bookmarked by 1 people . It was first bookmarked on 12 Oct 2009, by Bertrand Duperrin.

  • 12 Oct 09
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    Bertrand Duperrin

    "The five attributes the authors identified as relevant for innovation are: associating (making connections across unrelated ideas or problems), questioning (especially focused on "what if" or "why not"), observation (especially observing behavior), experimentation (new experiences or exploration) and networking (especially with people from different industries or perspectives). Let's assume these factors are correct - from my experience they appear to be. Then, let's compare to what happens in many firms today."

    innovation innovators questioning associating connections experimentation networking networks socialnetworks hr teams

    • The point here is that most organizations actively work against many of the attributes that would define good innovators.

      So, if you are seeking to build an innovation team, or hire people with a greater proclivity for innovation, perhaps you should ask the following questions:

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