Bright ideas in dark times

In these troubled times it appears to be more difficult than ever before to foster innovation in organisations when they are struggling to keep their heads above water. But get it right and we would all agree with the logic that suggest creativity could have many of the answers.

Key points

Make innovation central to everything - not an add on

Create a climate where individuals feel free to raise new ideas

Encourage your leaders to create a supportive and open culture

1. Make innovation a priority

2. Take an outside-in perspective

3. Create a process for innovation

4. Define the big levers and pull them

5. Drive out fear

6. Create trust

7. Recognise both successful and unsuccessful innovators

You can create both a culture and a climate of innovation. Climates of innovation can be created by leaders in each part of your organisation.