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Innovation-friendly Organization

Innovation the Key to Success and Survival

Leaders of successful, high-growth companies understand that innovation is what drives growth, and innovation is achieved by awesome people with a shared relentless growth attitude and shared passion for problem solving and for turning ideas into realities. Companies that continuously innovate will create and re-invent new markets, products, services, and business models which leads to more growth. Innovation is founded on your enterprise's ability to recognize market opportunities, your internal capabilities to respond innovatively, and your knowledge base. So, the best thing to do to guarantee growth is to build a sustainable innovation organization around the following components:
ØVision and strategy for innovation
ØCulture supporting innovation
ØProcesses, practices and systems supporting innovation
ØTop management team leading innovation
ØCross-functional teams mapping innovation road
ØEmpowered employees driving innovation.
The Secret Formula: Building Innovation Into Your Organization
Success depends on both what you do and how you do it. There are specific elements that help you and your company to be more innovative. But it's not a matter of simply following directions. The 'secret formula' is actually not very formulaic. It's blend of culture, methodologies, infrastructure, and work practices.
Common Characteristics of Most Innovative Companies
ØRespect for individualism
ØPermission to take risk and freedom to fail
ØCustomer-focused and oriented
ØWilling to invest in R&D and innovation
ØCommitted to making their people the best
ØHigh energy level, positive, pro-active, buoyant, "can-do" attitude
ØA confident and respectful attitude that enables innovation to gestate and grow.