What is it about these couple of dark recession years that have prompted us to look at the light bulb of invention in a new way?
Do we finally realize that we cannot optimize our way to a bright future? Have we looked in the leadership mirror and admitted that trusty QOS systems are not enough to shave off another layer of inefficiencies? Or have we simply run out of options — finally conceding defeat — and are ready to defer to the other side of our brain for answers?
Necessity is indeed taking us to the place where companies have no other options than to invent a new way to an optimistic future. I do not believe that the recession will be kind to organizations that are simply hunkering down in an attempt to weather the economic storm. So what can we do? What capabilities haven’t we harvested?
If necessity is the mother of invention then I believe imagination is the father of innovation. Think about it; innovation and invention are about bringing fresh ideas, processes, products, and services to light. The two words represent bright approaches and revitalized thinking.
I firmly believe that imagination is the fuel that drives a revolution – so much so that I am leading NewNorth Center in teaching innovation methods that help people tap into their right-brain capabilities.
- Imagination is where the seed of an idea begins.
- Creativity is the ability to access ones imagination.
- Innovation is the process of discovery.
- Invention is the solution.
To all enterprise leaders: may your imaginations run wild and help you rethink the future of your business.
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