Innovation - Y...LOOK FEEL SOUND

Innovation is the process of taking a new idea, or improving an old one, then building and testing it, but most importantly implementing it.

Innovation is different from creativity or invention, as these focus purely on the generation of new ideas. Creativity and invention are important parts of innovation, but only one step in the process and quite frankly, the easiest step.

A team’s ability to innovate is a direct result of the environment and culture they have created. The environment is a physical feature that encompasses the surroundings, physical systems and resources. On the other hand, Culture is comprised of the human features of the processes (habits), values and shared expectations that is utilizes. That is why it is essential to be intentional about fostering a productive environment and culture.

Over the coming weeks, I will dive into 10 thoughts I believe are key in planting, nurturing, and harvesting an Innovation Environment and Culture. I will brainstorm the ways an innovative environment and culture are realized and experienced using the Y-Chart (taught to me by Kelsey Vrooman.). This three-part graphic organizer arranges brainstorming of a topic around three dimensions: What Does It Look Like? What Does It Feel Like? What Does It Sound Like?

Here are the 10 thought areas I will dive into (in no particular order):

·Ask Questions

·The Physical Space is important (3rd Teacher)

·Risk Taking

·Yes, And Environment

·GPS (Grace, Positivity and Support)

· Agile

· Faces in Spaces

·Trust

·Essential

·Bias To Action

I hope you will follow along and share your feedback on my ideas for innovation.