Personal qualities are key for innovation
Almost all emphasize is placed on which
business and professional skills are needed to successfully innovate. Examples
are: communication, teamwork, idea generation, project management etc.
These skills are obviously needed, but if
ONLY they are there, the impact of the innovation will be very low. Why?
Because the real success is dependent on the way people – your
bosses/customers/partners/prospects – perceive and experience the innovation.
And of course branding can also do a lot, but still the result is to a very
large degree determined by your personal qualities. Which energy are you and
your employees putting out there in the world. What are the vibrations which
you will send out?
Those energies and vibrations reflect who
you really ARE and what you really MEAN. Do you really believe in the benefits
of using your products and or services? Have you experienced your own
offerings?
This means that it is critical to pay
attention to these personal qualities as well.
Here are some examples:
- Enthusiasm
- Openness
- Honest
- Humble
- Collaborative
- Congruent
- Experienced
- Sharing
- Practice what you preach
Which persona qualities do you FEEL are
critical for innovation?
Enthusiasm drives Excellence!