Slow Innovation: decelerating in a high-speed world

Innovation speed traps can be avoided by practicing slow innovation. Many companies have embraced the need for speed by jumping on new ways of working, like Design Sprints and Accelerators. However, there is a greater chance of them being misled or misused. Going too fast has its downsides, and by innovating too fast, you may find yourself ahead of the times. Slow innovation is having a moment as some of the most successful companies master this concept. Three ways to decelerate are creating space to pause and reflect, embedding systems thinking into your process, and regularly scanning for signals of change.