You're Crowdsourcing Innovation Wrong

You're Crowdsourcing Innovation Wrong

ComMetrics argues that the role of communities in innovation is not as straightforward as it may seem. Crowdsourcing does not necessarily lead to innovative ideas, as it does not bring diversity of feedback, and superusers often control opinion. However, crowdsourcing can provide ideas in aggregate and weigh in on their merits. Individual authorities are needed at later stages of evaluation. With the integration of social collaboration tools, Spigit offers companies the opportunity to leverage the wisdom of the crowd while also taking opinions from authorities.

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Creative Thinking - Don't Let on "Every Old Idea Is New Again"

Creative Thinking - Don't Let on "Every Old Idea Is New Again"

Referring to old company ideas as if they are new hinders creative thinking. It is better to present ideas without attribution or stating they are old.

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Don’t Lament – Celebrate Your Competitor’s Most Recent Innovation

The hunt for novelty drives innovation in companies, leading to opportunities beyond just copycat approaches, according to this article. By identifying and analysing the job structure, job maps and consumption chains, companies can create a panoply of possible areas to innovate and grow from their competitor's novelty.

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How Do You Create an Innovation Culture?

Building an innovation culture involves articulating values and behaviors, enabling learning and practicing of those behaviors, reinforcing desirable behaviors, and reviewing and adapting as necessary.

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