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Introduction
to the Innovative Individual
Difference as normality; The individual as king; Fostering
the creative spark. |
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What
is Meant by the Innovative Individual?
Personal characteristics; Bringing creativity to work or keeping
it to yourself; The creative as everyman. |
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The
Evolution of the Innovative Individual
The individual and the organization in business history; Taylorism
and the science of management: the individual subordinate
to process; Deming and Juran: the individual as the proponent
of quality; Handy and Mintzberg: the individual as the victim
and beneficiary of change; Hamel and Pascale: the individual
as the source of innovation. |
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The
E-Dimension of the Innovative Individual
Capturing thought at source; Comfort and discomfort with the
technology; Case study: e-mail as a creative source in a humanitarian
crisis; Case study: e-mail breaking down barriers in a large
corporation. |
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The
Global Dimension of the Innovative Individual
Globalism as a one-sided affair; Case study: fighting over
the lighting industry in Hungary; From conformity to diversity;
Diversity as a creative force; Case study: diversity and product
development in a cosmetic company. |
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The
State of the Art of Individual Innovation
Eliminating a blame culture; Discouraging black and white
thinking; Encouraging people to share information and ideas;
Mandating managers to champion and foster creativity.
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Success
Stories of Individual Innovation
Lufthansa: using trust as a structure in a global alliance;
BMW: creating serendipity in R&D; Nucor Steel: rewarding initiative
on the front line; Shiseido: what motivates the innovative
individual inside the organization; IntegriSys: what motivates
the innovative individual outside the organization.
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Key
Concepts and Thinkers on the Innovative Individual
Emotional intelligence; Empowerment; How ideas are inspired;
Leadership and the innovative individual; Networks and networking;
Spiritual intelligence. |
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Resources
for the Innovative Individual
Books; Articles; Research. |
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Ten
Steps to Fostering the Innovative Individual
Focus on the individual first; Create a serendipitous working
environment; Give individuals the "space" to choose their
creative ground; Allow individuals to make the right connections;
Recognize and reward successful ideas; Let individuals run
with their own instincts; Provide the right challenge and
goals; Take advantage of the opportunities opened up by new
technology - but bear in mind that change on this scale can
be threatening; Remember that globalism means diversity, not
conformity. |
