From Mindset to Movement: 5 Innovation Leaders On How To Get Buy-In and Change Culture

To become successful in innovation, beyond mastering the skillsets and toolsets, one needs to develop the muscle of leading innovation by getting buy-in and support from company leadership and other functions. Incentivization, diverse perspectives, and movement are essential for creating a healthy environment of inventiveness. Leaders must have the ability to think disruptively and ensure a diverse mind-set. Leaders must also create the necessary language to communicate with cross-functional partners. Addressing gut decisions and feelings are also essential in influencing decision-making. Nostalgia can be a detractor and prevent companies from embracing change.