Introduction
Streams of innovation are the byproduct of different perspective and thought process. The more diversity we have on our team the more different perspective we will have and more creative the team will be. The leaders, however, have to be cognizant of managing these different perspectives diligently to get the most out of it. Managing innovative developments is not a simple process. There will be disagreements and disappointments by those unwilling to embrace new change efforts. These individuals may believe their career to be at risk or choose to avoid learning new processes because they have become content and complacent in their work. Innovation is about change, and change requires a shared vision that is inclusive to all employees and reflects the shared norms and values of the organization’s culture.
Facilitate Organizational Movement toward Innovation
Michael Fullan (2007) states, “the meaning of change is one of those intriguing concepts that seems like so much common sense, but eludes us when we pursue it on a large scale” (p.11). After …show more content…
One of my favorite quotes on leadership comes from John F. Kennedy; he states that “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”. I have come to realize that maintaining effective leadership is a lifelong process and we learn something new each day and change makes that possible. Fullan (2008) states one of the secrets to effectively leading change is to love the employees. I believe that I have taken on the emergent form of leadership in past positions. I see myself as a "Transformational
Streams of innovation are the byproduct of different perspective and thought process. The more diversity we have on our team the more different perspective we will have and more creative the team will be. The leaders, however, have to be cognizant of managing these different perspectives diligently to get the most out of it. Managing innovative developments is not a simple process. There will be disagreements and disappointments by those unwilling to embrace new change efforts. These individuals may believe their career to be at risk or choose to avoid learning new processes because they have become content and complacent in their work. Innovation is about change, and change requires a shared vision that is inclusive to all employees and reflects the shared norms and values of the organization’s culture.
Facilitate Organizational Movement toward Innovation
Michael Fullan (2007) states, “the meaning of change is one of those intriguing concepts that seems like so much common sense, but eludes us when we pursue it on a large scale” (p.11). After …show more content…
One of my favorite quotes on leadership comes from John F. Kennedy; he states that “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”. I have come to realize that maintaining effective leadership is a lifelong process and we learn something new each day and change makes that possible. Fullan (2008) states one of the secrets to effectively leading change is to love the employees. I believe that I have taken on the emergent form of leadership in past positions. I see myself as a "Transformational