4. Research & Development | Process improvement | Strategic planning | Suggestion Box | Change agentry | Thinking outside the box | Policies | 1-size-fits-all Six Sigma | ideas | Bench marking | Technology | Creative thinking http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettc/58076017/ < What it's Not >
5. “ Innovation is this amazing intersection between someone's imagination and the reality in which they live.” - Ron Johnson < What it IS >
6. " Innovation is the process of turning ideas into manufacturable and marketable form ." — Watts Humprey
7. The innovation point is the pivotal point moment when talented and motivated people seek the opportunity to act on their ideas and dreams - W. Author Porter
8. Creativity is thinking up new things . Innovation is - Theodore Levitt Doing. New. Things.
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11. Innovation is not about best practice. It’s about … Fresh Practice ! www.idea-sandbox.com
14. Efficiency Innovation Examples: Extending hours or service, Changing production line to accommodate more widgets Developing a new method to standardized systemwide reporting. = Improving on what already exists http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottobear/2318837083/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/da5ide/456847031/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/irinaslutsky/519317305/
17. Impacts on innovation? Efficiency Innovation Evolutionary Innovation Revolutionary Innovation Discovery of a new market Change in demands of current market Change in ability to support current market
18. “ _________ “ is the mother of invention http://www.ohdeedoh.com/uimages/ohdeedoh/2008-07-24-aesop.jpg
19. "The things we fear most in organizations - fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances - are the primary sources of creativity ." — Margaret J. Wheatley
69. Analytical: Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Interpersonal: Ability to lead, influence, communicate, supervise and negotiate with people at all levels. Emotional: Ability to stimulate by emotional and interpersonal crises with a high level of responsibility. Innovation Competencies