In order to achieve Innovation, a champion within an organization must take Ownership – one of Robert’s Rules of Innovation imperatives. The champion, whether an officer or executive manager within the company, has the responsibility of convincing others to work outside their comfort zone, even if they are resistant to change.
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Ownership: Are You Taking Responsibility?
Sunday, June 13th, 2010Innovation Governance: Adding Guidance and Essential Support
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010Companies and organizations turn to governing boards for so many critical elements these days.
Boards of Directors guide overall strategy and direction. Appointed Audit Committees pore over corporate financials and performance. HR / Compensation Committees ensure the organization’s on track with hiring and benefits that keep it competitive. Each has been formed to inform, advice and support the CEO in his or her the ethical- and policy-backed pursuit of protecting shareholder / stakeholder interests.
Yet in the Age of Sarbanes Oxley-like governance across the organization, why doesn’t innovation have such oversight? (more…)
‘Is This Yours?’ In The Innovation Process, The Answer Defines Ownership
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010“Excuse me, is this yours?”
If someone asked members of your Innovation Team about “ownership” of a current initiative, would individuals reply, “Yes”?
Or would the people involved point to the team leader, the CEO or someone else – someone other than themselves? Would they reply, “No, that’s his”? (more…)
