Post by Stacey Fraser on Apr 5, 2021 21:57:40 GMT
Lesson #2
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• How do you engage a team in innovating when they have anxiety around change?
I think one of the most important aspects around engaging a team in innovating, especially when there is anxiety around change, would be by leading by example. If the “leader” shows interest, shows determination in terms of accepting and making changes, people will feel more comfortable and more willing to make an effort to “buy in”. Having creative ideas and engaging discussions would also set a stage for lessening anxiety, as would teams understanding that the process of innovating is not a task that has to happen (punitive) but a process that could be viewed as exciting and for the benefit of the mission.
• What is the relationship between innovation and steady state? Should innovation be embedded in steady state?
Steady state, from definitions researched, is essentially doing what is already there but changing and it and making it better. At first thought, steady state innovation seems to be what is the “norm”, being embedded in innovation. However, I suppose it is lucky that not all view this as the norm or we would lose out on huge first-time innovations that have changed what the norm is. Making constant improvements on an existing innovation is needed but we can not do without those huge first-time innovations that set the stage and changed things for everyone – like putting a square peg in a round hole.
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- Where did you see innovation?
There were two main spots I saw the innovation – discussing the reduction of power needed and the round hole square peg scenario.
What innovations intrigued you the most?
The square peg in the round hole! At first hearing the need, it seems impossibly silly and then the gravity of the situation sets in and the materials available for accomplishing the task are laid out. The whole scene, although I saw it 20+ years ago, still leaves me feeling stunned and full of anxiety.
- What was the team’s response to the need to innovate?
It seemed as if the team did not hesitate more than their initial gut reactions. Gut reactions of shock and “there is no way” quickly lent themselves to jumping in and throwing out ideas and getting down to work with obvious determination.
- How did the leader drive innovation?
He drove the innovation out of reinforcing the “life-or-death” situation. He made it clear that not saving them was not an option. He tasked them with finding an answer and there was no room for not finding a successful solution.
Post for B -
• How do you engage a team in innovating when they have anxiety around change?
I think one of the most important aspects around engaging a team in innovating, especially when there is anxiety around change, would be by leading by example. If the “leader” shows interest, shows determination in terms of accepting and making changes, people will feel more comfortable and more willing to make an effort to “buy in”. Having creative ideas and engaging discussions would also set a stage for lessening anxiety, as would teams understanding that the process of innovating is not a task that has to happen (punitive) but a process that could be viewed as exciting and for the benefit of the mission.
• What is the relationship between innovation and steady state? Should innovation be embedded in steady state?
Steady state, from definitions researched, is essentially doing what is already there but changing and it and making it better. At first thought, steady state innovation seems to be what is the “norm”, being embedded in innovation. However, I suppose it is lucky that not all view this as the norm or we would lose out on huge first-time innovations that have changed what the norm is. Making constant improvements on an existing innovation is needed but we can not do without those huge first-time innovations that set the stage and changed things for everyone – like putting a square peg in a round hole.
Post for D -
- Where did you see innovation?
There were two main spots I saw the innovation – discussing the reduction of power needed and the round hole square peg scenario.
What innovations intrigued you the most?
The square peg in the round hole! At first hearing the need, it seems impossibly silly and then the gravity of the situation sets in and the materials available for accomplishing the task are laid out. The whole scene, although I saw it 20+ years ago, still leaves me feeling stunned and full of anxiety.
- What was the team’s response to the need to innovate?
It seemed as if the team did not hesitate more than their initial gut reactions. Gut reactions of shock and “there is no way” quickly lent themselves to jumping in and throwing out ideas and getting down to work with obvious determination.
- How did the leader drive innovation?
He drove the innovation out of reinforcing the “life-or-death” situation. He made it clear that not saving them was not an option. He tasked them with finding an answer and there was no room for not finding a successful solution.