Basadur Innovation Talks
By Basadur Innovation (www.basadur.com)
www.basadur.com
Basadur Innovation TalksOct 26, 2021
What's the Next Step?
In this story, Dr Min Basadur reminds us that many common problems holding organizations back can be overcome through application of creative process.
But I Did My Training Objective
In this story, Dr Min Basadur emphasizes the need for organizations to establish systems and cultures to solidify change and innovation brought about by new training.
They Say They Want Innovation But...
In this story, Dr Min Basadur stresses the need to legitimately encourage and reward innovation.
It's All in His Head
In this story, Dr Min Basadur stresses how hard it is to make change in organizations and the importance of empowering people execute and act on ideas.
Working Nine to Five
This story illustrates the need to align employees' day-to-day tasks with customer satisfaction and other top organizational goals.
Head Office Says We Have to Do it This Way
This story shows that when a change is made with good intentions by one department, without considering the customer experience, chaos and dissatisfaction can result.
The Missing Link
This story shows that in order to get commitment, there must be a link between the goals of the strategic planning teams and the tactical teams. Smart leaders can facilitate this.
Monkey See, Monkey Do?
This story illustrates that success in innovation only occurs when senior executives allow their staff to work for the good of the entire organization, not the individual departments.
A Meeting without the Minds
This story gives us understanding that innovation done with excessive influence of ego is doomed to fail.
Aren't You Supposed to be the Expert?
This story emphasizes that the best innovation requires participation, inclusion and, collaboration from the entire team. No one person can innovate alone.
If You Get Yelled at Every Time...
This story showcases the value of one of the most important skills required in successful innovation: deferral of judgment.
Making a Bad Decision Worse
This story shows the importance of making the right unbiased decision, regardless of how difficult it may be.
All Talk, No Action.
This story stresses a common problem in organizations: without processes and checkpoints, often very little gets done.
Of All the Hare-brained Ideas...
This story shows how important it is to create a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental environment conducive to innovation.
Great Product. No Market.
This story illustrates how often organizations solve problems or invent new products that are often not even required by the consumer.
Why didn't you say so?
This story stresses the importance of bringing all affected people together when solving an organizational problem.
Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain
Just cutting expenses may not provide sustained growth to an organization long-term, like true innovation can.
Progress Gets Lip Service
This story highlights the necessity of management to commit to change and innovation.
But What if We Fail?
This story emphasizes that failure is an important step in the innovation process.
Next Year?! What About Next Week?
This story highlights the importance for organizations to have continuous improvement.
‘how might we?’ - interview with Dr Min Basadur
In this interview, Dr. Min Basadur discussed the origin of the phrase ‘how might we?’ and provided insight on structured creative problem-solving. #Diversity, #innovation, #creativity, #ProblemOwnership, #ChallengeMapping, #brainstorming #DivergentThinking, #ProblemFraming, #howmightwe