Positive teams are those who thrive in a creative workplace environment. Being creative at work can be beneficial to businesses, as it helps foresee some positive changes such as effective problem-solving approaches, more innovative marketing strategies, productive workforce, higher self development prospects and more capable leaders.
Innovation is just another business process waiting to be standardized. Once we crack the “genetic code” of innovation, it will be achievable by all businesses, and will be taught in schools alongside other management science courses like risk mitigation or strategic planning.
Humans are born with the innate desire to problem-solve, which can translate into innovation. Here are a few thoughts I have about tapping into that natural problem-solving instinct to develop a more innovative workforce.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”x8nrbutubh” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”x45phz1mvb” type=”h4″ font_size=”18″ font_weight=”700″ font_style=”normal” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ animation_delay=”0″]Enable people to solve their own problems[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text animation_delay=”0″]One way to activate the creativity of employees is to develop an environment where problem-solving is encouraged. I believe we are all inclined to innovate and problem-solve within our own space, so empowering employees to see the workplace as an extension of that space can give them the confidence they need to bring new ideas to the table.[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”is61a8rzzr” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”iw5j43ks5k” type=”h4″ font_size=”18″ font_weight=”700″ font_style=”normal” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ animation_delay=”0″]Make innovation cool[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text animation_delay=”0″]Another way businesses can encourage innovation is to make it “cool.” Promoting opportunities for employees to try new and fun things in the workplace—as well as offering rewards for innovative activities outside the workplace—teaches that experimentation, creativity and exploration are worthwhile pursuits.[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”5s9ambjsts” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”q9wzrkqopq” type=”h4″ font_size=”18″ font_weight=”700″ font_style=”normal” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ animation_delay=”0″]You want to be different, so be different already![/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text animation_delay=”0″]
We demand innovation from the workforce, yet many businesses are still frightened by ideas, behaviors or lifestyles that break with tradition or conventional wisdom. Businesses ask people to innovate, but only within the set paradigm.
To truly encourage an innovative and “different” kind of culture and thinking, you have to break free from this trap.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”3vgkvkrprk” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”vh22i9azh” type=”h4″ font_size=”18″ font_weight=”700″ font_style=”normal” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ animation_delay=”0″]Encouraging innovation in your workforce is an ongoing process[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text animation_delay=”0″]There’s no shortage of books and resources with varying methodologies that can help you get started if you’re looking to adopt more formal innovation processes. If you’re not quite there, encouraging employees to become more curious thinkers could be a first step toward a culture that seeks new solutions for business-related challenges.[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”phuvbktxxn” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_quotes shortcode_id=”bjao9v98mj” mode=”grid” columns=”1″ animation_delay=”0″][cmsmasters_quote shortcode_id=”qb04bzg3s” name=”Albert Einstein “]We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.[/cmsmasters_quote][/cmsmasters_quotes][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row]