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Jan
14
2011

"Questions are the basis of all creativity.
Questions are the basis of all connection.
Questions are the basis of all understanding.

The challenge is creating a question-friendly environment.

Although you have little (or no) control over the people in the environment, you do have (some) control over the environment itself."

www.amanet.org/...tion-Friendly-Environment.aspx
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  • Here’s how:
     —Think verbs, not nouns.
     —Think dialogue, not debate.
     —Think searching, not snooping.
     —Think curious, not judgmental.
     —Think insinuating, not imposing.
     —Think harmonizing, not manipulating.
  • It’s about the process:
     —Thinking
     —Challenging
     —Encouraging of diverse viewpoints
     —Admitting that there are multiple solutions to every problem
Oct
12
2009

"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."

www.business-strategy-innovation.com/...g-innovators-in-your-firm.html
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  • 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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