Teams that face stalemates in their innovation, problem solving and improvement efforts may suffer from Text Myopia. A solution may be to adopt new ways of thinking. A while ago I consulted to an organization as part of a team that saw itself challenged by a number of seemingly irresolvable issues. The client's revenues and profits dwindled rapidly and drastic intervention was needed to change the trajectory bottom lines had taken. We devised a plan that could ...
Updated 11-19-2011 at 12:23 PM by Raymond
I've seen this presentation by Dan Pink a number of times now and it continues to throw me. For one, what a great way to present content that would otherwise been a sleep-inducing affair. Second, the message, dealing with motivating people to achieve higher levels of performance, introduces some valuable lessons for anyone who's interested in organizational change and business transformation. It's one of those rare ten minute presentations that keeps you spellbound: ...
In researching this question for more than eight months I turned my attention to more than five hundred papers, reports and articles on the topic to distil and formulate a comprehensive answer. Not only was this research a consequence of my own curiosity but a concerted attempt on my part to help the C-level executives with whom I am partnering currently gain clarity on the topic. More specifically, this work also underpins the ongoing development of our Innovation Lab Programme. ...