The document discusses innovation and overcoming roadblocks to innovation. It identifies universal, group, and individual roadblocks such as human nature, culture, and personality. Some key roadblocks discussed are fear of change, failure, and inadequacy. The document provides techniques to promote innovation such as keeping a journal, solving opposite problems, finding a creative environment, and doing something fun to shift perspective. The overall message is that innovation requires removing fears and adapting to changes in order to evolve.

1. Innovate to Evolve
- SHIVAM DHAWAN
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2. Innovation
Innovation is to make a positive change

3. Innovation
Innovation is to make a positive change
to make something
.

4. Innovation
Innovation is to make a positive change
to make something or someone
.

5. Innovation
Innovation is to make a positive change
to make something or someone better

6. Innovation Roadblocks

7. Innovation Roadblocks
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Universal

Group

Individual

8. Innovation Roadblocks

Universal

Group

Individual
Human Nature
Cultural
Personality

9. Innovation Roadblocks

Universal

Group

Individual
Human Nature
Cultural
Personality

10. Roadblocks

11. Roadblocks
You can‟t change human nature…
change yourself

12. Roadblocks
Internet has removed the bounds and brought us
closer. We have to adapt to cross cultural
interactions in global, virtual business world

13. Roadblocks
Globalization and Virtual work culture…
Adapt yourself
Internet has removed the bounds and brought us
closer. We have to adapt to cross cultural
interactions in global, virtual business world

14. Roadblocks

15. Roadblocks
No one is better than you at being you…
Accept Yourself

16. IMPROVE
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Universal

Group

Individual
Vision for Change
Welcome Failure
Be PASSIONATE

17. IMPROVE

Universal

Group

Vision for Change
Welcome Failure
Change „yourself‟ to change society,
Adapt to what is changing around you,
Be PASSIONATE
Individual
Accept what you can‟t change or adapt to

18. Change
Roadblocks

19. Roadblocks
Change
Imperative - Unavoidable

20. Failure
Roadblocks

21. Roadblocks
Failure
Avoidable – but still…

22. Passion
Roadblocks

23. Passion
Roadblocks

24. Roadblocks
Passion
still… – Ideas will follow

25. Revival

26. Change

Remove Fear of Change
Revival

27. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change

28. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change

29. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change

30. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change

31. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change

32. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change

33. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change

34. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change
Life never takes test in the manner you prepared for them

35. Revival
Change

Remove Fear of Change
Expect change
Accept Change
Enjoy Change
Life never takes test in the manner you prepared for them

36. Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Revival

37. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity

38. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk

39. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning

40. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning

41. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning

42. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning

43. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning

44. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning
Failure teaches you lot more than success

45. Revival
Failure

Remove Fear of Failure
Insecurity
Risk
Learning
Failure teaches you lot more than success

46. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Lack of Time, Resources

47. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Lack of Time, Resources

48. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Lack of Time, Resources

49. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Lack of Time, Resources

50. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints

51. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness

52. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness

53. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness

54. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness

55. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy

56. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy

57. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy

58. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy

59. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
The best person who can get you out of a trouble is one who put you in…

60. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
…the “second best”, is YOU!

61. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
…the “second best”, is YOU!

62. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
…the “second best”, is YOU!

63. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
…the “second best”, is YOU!

64. Revival
Inadequacy

Work to Improve and Perform
Constraints
Willingness
Inadequacy
…the “second best”, is YOU!

65. INNOVATION
Techniques

66. INNOVATION

Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.

67. INNOVATION


Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.

68. INNOVATION



Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.
Find A Creative Environment – Find a relaxing or inspiring environment that triggers your creativity. Try
different spots until you find some that really bring out the best in you. I alternate between my living room
(which I have carefully decorated) and a couple of local coffee shops.

69. INNOVATION




Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.
Find A Creative Environment – Find a relaxing or inspiring environment that triggers your creativity. Try
different spots until you find some that really bring out the best in you. I alternate between my living room
(which I have carefully decorated) and a couple of local coffee shops.
Do something fun – If you‟re stuck on something, shift your thoughts by going to do something fun and
completely different. Come back to it with a fresh mind.

70. INNOVATION





Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.
Find A Creative Environment – Find a relaxing or inspiring environment that triggers your creativity. Try
different spots until you find some that really bring out the best in you. I alternate between my living room
(which I have carefully decorated) and a couple of local coffee shops.
Do something fun – If you‟re stuck on something, shift your thoughts by going to do something fun and
completely different. Come back to it with a fresh mind.
Partnering - Find creative partnerships with another. New ideas can surface as a result of two forces that
would not have been arrived by a single person. Brainstorm together.

71. INNOVATION






Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.
Find A Creative Environment – Find a relaxing or inspiring environment that triggers your creativity. Try
different spots until you find some that really bring out the best in you. I alternate between my living room
(which I have carefully decorated) and a couple of local coffee shops.
Do something fun – If you‟re stuck on something, shift your thoughts by going to do something fun and
completely different. Come back to it with a fresh mind.
Partnering - Find creative partnerships with another. New ideas can surface as a result of two forces that
would not have been arrived by a single person. Brainstorm together.
‘Commit to Failure’ - “Commit yourself to taking enough risks that you will fail some of the time. If you‟re
not failing, we‟re not doing something sufficiently difficult or creative.” - Scott Berkun

72. INNOVATION
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





Techniques
Keep a Journal – Practice writing every thought, idea, and inspiration down. Practice, brainstorming and
thinking on paper.
Solve the Opposite Problem –The idea is to invent and brainstorm by solving the opposite problem that
you are trying to solve. So, for example, if you are trying to create “The best laptop design”, then start with
ideas to create “The worst laptop design”. For each idea you come up with, flip it. For example, if “heavy
and clunky” is one idea for “The worst laptop design”, then flipping that might give me “light and sleek”
which can be used in “The best laptop design”. This technique works especially well when brainstorming in a
group. The technique sounds so silly that people will become playful when answering. Humor brings down
inhibition and encourages people to say things out aloud. People feel less insecure and more open.
Find A Creative Environment – Find a relaxing or inspiring environment that triggers your creativity. Try
different spots until you find some that really bring out the best in you. I alternate between my living room
(which I have carefully decorated) and a couple of local coffee shops.
Do something fun – If you‟re stuck on something, shift your thoughts by going to do something fun and
completely different. Come back to it with a fresh mind.
Partnering - Find creative partnerships with another. New ideas can surface as a result of two forces that
would not have been arrived by a single person. Brainstorm together.
‘Commit to Failure’ - “Commit yourself to taking enough risks that you will fail some of the time. If you‟re
not failing, we‟re not doing something sufficiently difficult or creative.” - Scott Berkun
Talk to Someone About It - I have found that when I try to articulate a particular problem to someone, that
I‟ll somehow articulate my solution, as well. When explaining my situation, I‟m not expecting them to solve
my problem, but rather act as a „bouncing board‟ for ideas.

73. INNOVATION

Techniques
**Plan for Roadblocks -Commit to efforts to overcome potential setbacks. It‟s
worthwhile to identify and have a plan for non-creative items that may inhibit
creative thinking. Scott talked about the most common roadblocks people face: Loss
of motivation, ran out of money, unable to convince key person.

74. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…

75. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker

76. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer

77. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer . Innovator

78. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer . Innovator . Jedi

79. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer . Innovator . Jedi

80. Credits
Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer . Innovator . Jedi
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Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
Speaker . Trainer . Innovator . Jedi
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Shivam Dhawan

Business Intelligence . Analytics Consultant

Member Cognizant DNA team

“Innovator Award” for contributions to projects

Member “Innovations Group” to foster innovation in teams

Innovation Champion with projects to implement strategic innovation

And much more…
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