The Art of InnovationIntegrating Creativity in Organizations
Dimis Michaelidesi7 Innovation Summit, Chantilly Fall 2010
Innovation happens when
in an organized STRUCTURE
& within an appropriate CULTURE
the SOURCES of creativity are mobilized
Talent
The SOURCES of Creativity are the elements required for any purposeful creative act
EnergyMethod
ENRICH YOUR SOURCES OF CREATIVITYHelp people enhance their creative skills, mobilize
their creative drive, train and practice creative methodology
System
Target Team
Individual
The STRUCTURE of Innovation is the organized context in which innovation
happens
DESIGN A STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT INNOVATIONMatch jobs to individual preferences, train people
in innovative teamwork, define innovation strategy and goals, set up good systems to
manage new ideas
Risk
Ideas
Humor Engagement
Freedom
The CULTURE of innovation is the set of values, behaviors and norms that promote innovation
SHAPE A CULTURE TO PROMOTE INNOVATIONSupport new ideas, open debate and minimal
regulations, ensure strong organization-people commitment, encourage laughter, play and
reasonable risks
Energy
Talent
Method
SOURCES
System
Target Team
Individual
STRUCTURE
Risk Ideas
Humor Engagement
Freedom
CULTURE
The Art of Innovation
Twelve innovation drivers organized in three
categories
Unlike models real life organizations are not so tidy!
It is the skillful synthesis of these 12 elements that makes an organization innovative
The Art of Innovation Workshop
A comprehensive approach that takes into account the many dimensions and drivers of innovation
A unique opportunity for people to explore innovation issues in breadth and depth
www.theartofinnovation.net
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