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Big Think High Performance Spearhead™
Big Think’s Innovation Spear is a framework for building high-performance organizations step-by-step
and leveraging the most impactful management practices and science available..
Nine Elements for a Naturally Innovative Organization™
Innovation Accelerator
These three elements multiply the impact of the rest of the spear by
nurturing ideas and turning them into profitable results.
Increased innovation is a natural byproduct.
High Performance Core
These three elements build on the foundation by providing detailed
guidance and assuring that all people in the organization are work-
ing at top effectiveness and in the same direction.
Increased employee engagement and productivity are natural
byproducts.
Alignment Foundation
These three elements are the core of building a Naturally Innovative
Organization. They provide direction and get the right people in the
organization from the start. The Core4 includes Purpose, Values,
Mission, and Vision. Before over-communicating the Core 4 to
others, the leadership team must Live the Core 4 to show integrity,
and also use the Core 4 as a key element of hiring and review.
Inspiration and alignment are natural byproducts.
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