Without the standard of a Rote-Copying method then Surface Understanding to Personal Mastery, innovation cannot take place. Because we have no standard to measure against and move forward and backwards. The lack of a standard to create small-wins and lead us through rapid PDCA cycles.
As a working professional you are expected to walk into the door already being a master of the work you do. This is tough because mastery of a process and work may take years.
I see people just fake-it. Quickly learning by drowning then that one swimming-stroke saved them, it’s all they ever use.
Favorite Team Building & Leadership & Innovation Blog Articles 2011
In no particular order.
At first I thought I would do this based upon traffic and page hits, then I thought NOPE! These are my favorites, selfish yes. Although I am sure you will also enjoy them.
Favorite Images Used in Workshops & Speeches 2011
In no particular order.
This proved to be more challenging than I thought it would have been! These are all from 2011 speeches, workshop and presentation I gave, while not comprehensive, they are my favorites.
Below each image is a link to the content.
Examining the Main Useful Function will solve problems and break psychological inertia that comes from not knowing. Once people, organizations, leadership can chart and explain the Main Useful Function of what they do, to those they do it too-then insights into innovation and improvement can be made.
The Ideal Solution Statement. When working to solve specific problems psychological constipation can be turned to a flow state with the Ideal Solution Statement. The best solutions are the most ideal. The ideal solutions are the ones that are able to solve themselves for free, using all the existing resources.
You are not using this box to its capacity; that the box has much more to offer than you are giving it credit for. By learning and increasing your capacity to complete tasks, and by taking action in small steps using what you have right now. You will increase your utilization of the box.
Mouse Traps for Team Building: Using common resources for innovative solutions. What resources and processes does your team use everyday? How can these resources be used differently? What impact would innovation have on your team? 21 hoops stacked Teams are challenged to take existing resources and maximize their use. What resource is your team currently … Continued
Here are some quick bullet points that Dr. Mumford stated are needed for effective leadership – I believe this is not just in creative organizations it is necessary for all leadership! * Roles Of The Leader: Promote Idea Development Bring the Right People Together Define a Viable Mission Ensure Effective Planning and Implementation Develop Organizational … Continued