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The unpredictability prevalent in the business world and the globe at large often affect the mode of work. For example, in the last few years, we have seen a whole lot of changes, from the rise of dot-com to social media, to the evolution of FinTech to the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic, and now the rise of the metaverse. Adapting to these changes will require quick responses that are innovative. The consequences of changes in organisational structures have seen many companies and businesses shut down. Given the changing market scenario, businesses must come up with fresh ideas, products and services in a short period. Consumer appetite for newness is increasing with each passing day. You can’t afford to repackage the old thing and sell it. If you have been relying on a bunch of people for new ideas, you won’t go long. The only way out is to promote innovation throughout the organization at all levels. Traditionally, the workplace was rarely known for creativity and experimentation. However, corporations like Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook are now hubs for creativity and drivers of change. We have seen how much their tradition for innovation has led to their enormous brand growth and tremendous valuation. These companies allow their workforce to think beyond their primary job responsibilities, encouraging them to spend time doing what they love to do. They are provided with the resources to pursue alternate musings. This is how these companies keep coming up with new ideas and products in short time durations. Innovation is now entrenched in their cultures. In this article, we shall highlight how you can also promote innovation in your organization.
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Eliminate Bottlenecks And Red-tapism
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Create Sessions And Spaces For Independent Thinking
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Engage In Brainstorming Sessions
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Be A Challenger
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Ask Employees Initiative-leading Questions
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Act-On Good Ideas
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Provide Resources That Facilitate Innovation
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Motivate Your Workforce To Fail Foward
A Final Word
To be truly agile, your workforce needs to be innovative. When your employees are no longer afraid of alteration, your company is already capable to drive the change. It is an acquired attitude and your management also requires to be agile to facilitate innovation and make it a part of your company’s culture. Featured Image Source: TopprGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
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