1.
Ten Faces of Innovation
Helene Blowers | LibraryBytes.com | May 2012

2.
“Innovators
focus
on the
verbs”
- Tom Kelley

3.
• Anthropologist
Learning • Experimenter
• Cross-Pollinator
• Hurdler
Organizing • Collaborator
• Director
• Experience Architect
•
Building •
Set Designer
Care Giver
• Storyteller

4.
Anthropologist
Observes human behavior to bring learning to innovation process
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/2442371176

5.
Experimenter
Prototypes new ideas, learning by the process of enlightened trial & error
http://www.flickr.com/photos/megapicselle/363089219

6.
Cross-Pollinator
Explores other industries and cultures. Finds and translates observations
to current organization.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/306/346512198

7.
Hurdler
Understands the innovation path is full of obstacles and demonstrates
knack for overcoming roadblocks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paussus/3789666417

8.
Collaborator
Fosters teamwork among eclectic backgrounds and skill sets to support
the innovation process.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43300161@N02/3988177498/

9.
Director
Assembles talent within the organization to spark creative outcomes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emeryjl/2103372461/

10.
Experience Architect
Designs compelling experiences that go beyond functionality to connect
at a deep level.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devendernarang/4308047634

11.
Set Designer
Creates the stage and sets the environment for innovation team members
to do their best work .
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabine01/2527930615/

12.
Care Giver
Anticipates customer needs and goes beyond mere service.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/papazimouris/2237363031

13.
Storyteller
Builds internal morale and external awareness through compelling
narratives
.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneylibraries/2274705567

14.
What’s your dominant style??
• Anthropologist
Learning • Experimenter
• Cross-Pollinator
• Hurdler
Organizing • Collaborator
• Director
• Experience Architect
• Set Designer
Building •
•
Care Giver
Storyteller

15.
Helene Blowers
Digital Strategy Director
Columbus Metropolitan Library
hblowers@columbuslibrary.org
My Slides are @ www.slideshare.net/
hblowers
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27282406@N03/4134166721