

141. An Invitation for Innovation: Why Creativity Is Found, Not Forced
108 snips May 7, 2024
In this discussion, Linda Hill, a Harvard Business School professor specializing in leadership and innovation, reveals that true innovation comes from collaboration rather than individual vision. She emphasizes the power of diverse teams and the importance of communication in co-creating ideas. Hill challenges traditional leadership notions, advocating for a culture where experimentation thrives and conflict is seen as a creative catalyst. Tune in for insights on fostering environments that nurture breakthrough thinking and harness collective genius!
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Innovation vs. Change
- Leading for innovation differs from leading for change.
- Innovation is collaborative, not about a single vision.
Culture of Innovation
- Build a culture of shared purpose, values, and rules of engagement.
- Make implicit rules explicit to foster collaboration, experimentation, and learning.
Shared Values
- Shared values like bold ambition, collaboration, learning, and responsibility drive innovation.
- Communicating bold ambition requires inspiring framing to capture attention.