Embedding Innovation in the Workplace

CLC HUMAN RESOURCES™

A CLC Human Resources Presentation for Torstar

Marieke van Dijk, Ph.D.

Executive Advisor

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Innovation

Defined

Innovation

Barriers

Embedding

Innovation in

the Workplace

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1. Innovation Defined

• Innovation is a mindset,

• Innovation doesn’t always come with big I

• Involve your team members – two know more than one

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How Innovation Ideas Are Different from Traditional Project Proposals

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2. Barriers to Innovation

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3. Embedding Innovation in the Workplace

How does this apply to HR? How does this apply to you?

Human resources plays a key role in supporting and promoting continuous

innovation within the company through organization design, recruitment,

training, performance management, and employee recognition programs.

By creating a risk-tolerant culture, HR can foster aspects of innovation such as

intellectual freedom, creativity, risk-taking, and cross-functional collaboration

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Innovation is a key competency for HRBPs

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Create a Risk-Tolerant Environment

How to create a risk-tolerant environment

• Draw value from unsuccessful ideas (Coca Cola & Eli Lilly)

• Provide employees with a second chance (3M)

• Recognize and accept failure among senior leaders (Lockheed Martin)