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Promote Innovation in a Team Environment - BSBINN301A

Peter Hornhardt – (2015)

Session objectivesThis presentation aims to introduce learners to

Innovation within a work team environment.


Purpose of this presentationIn this session, you will learn about: What is Innovation & Problem Solving Opportunities for Innovation/Improvement What procedures/Methods & ideas can we use to help

Innovation (Brainstorming etc..)


Purpose of this presentationIn this session, you will learn about: Rules/Guidelines of working in a Team How does feedback help Innovation (Internal & External) Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) Evaluating Innovative Solutions/Ideas


What is Innovation/Problem Solving? Innovation & Problem Solving go hand in hand: Innovation can be described as a new idea, device or

process. It is the application of better solutions that meet new requirements & needs in a more effective or efficient way. Innovative ideas are new original solutions to know problems & can change the way we do business.

Examples might include: Microsoft “Windows” changed modern computers forever.


What is Innovation?

Innovation in a Team Involves: The combination of Brainstorming/Reflection Outlining your Problem A Defined Leader & Team Ground rules (how you will

work together)


What is Innovation?Innovation in a Team Involves: Clear communication & Delegation of different tasks &

responsibilitiesTrust & Accountability (Treating everyone fairly, including

their ideas & contributions)A good mix of backgrounds & different skill levels.


Procedures to Help InnovateInnovation in a Team Involves: Reflection (when, where, why & how)Brainstorming (Putting ideas & discussion down on paper)No idea is wrong or at least worthy of investigation.


Procedures to Help InnovateInnovation in a Team Involves: Clear communication & Delegation of different tasks &

responsibilitiesTrust & Accountability (Treating everyone fairly, including

their ideas & contributions)A good mix of backgrounds & different skill levels

(everyone can bring a different/fresh viewpoint)


Rules/Guideline & Feedback Innovation in a Team Involves: Following Company Policy & Procedure (Internal) Following Legislation & Ethical procedures (External)A Defined Leader & Team Ground rules (how you will

work together) What does the market say? Trial & Error (Continuous Improvement)


Why Innovations can FailSome common reasons for Ideas that fail are:Not being flexible/adaptable to change?? Insufficient planning/Brainstorming & New ideasRisks are not managed (Locus of Control)


Why Innovations can FailSome common reasons for Ideas that fail are:Issues are not managed (Failure to see problems/feedback)Poor communication (Internal & External) Lack of commitment and responsibility by

stakeholders/team members


Why is Feedback Important Feedback & Innovation:Feedback is there all the time (Internal & External)Feedback is just another word for “Effective Listening”

(Relevant to all stakeholders) Feedback is an opportunity to Motivate (Leaders/Managers

can use this to motivate & encourage & is part of constructive communication)


Why is Feedback Important Feedback & Innovation:Feedback is essential to performance (Used to measure

output) Feedback is a way to keep learning (Continuous

Improvement)


What is PDCA?Plan – Do – Check – Act:


Continuous Improvement: Is an ongoing effort to improve products, services or processes.

How can you ensure Innovative Success?Collaborating with Staff & Stakeholders Analyzing the market & changing needsListening to feedback (Internal/External) Building a trusted environment for ideas to

be shared/growWilling to take Calculated Risks Continuous Improvement


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