Fostering Innovation: Creating an Environment for Creative Thinking

Every organization talks about the importance of innovation, but very few create the conditions where it can actually thrive. In transformation projects, innovation comes alive when curiosity is nurtured, risks are safe to take, and people feel empowered to bring unconventional ideas to the table. The opposite also appears: bright ideas shut down by rigid processes or fear of failure. The difference between the two is not talent. It is the environment leaders create. This is the fundamental...