SCRIPTURE: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 ESV)
QUOTE: “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt.
NOTE:
Though essential to some extent, hardline policies often stifle team members and drive down rates of engagement. Such policy restrictions sometimes delegate ambitious projects to exercises which have to follow pre-established principles that kill innovation. This approach doesn’t work for anyone involved, especially team members, many of whom leave frustrated and uninspired. To build a purpose driven team, the leader must encourage innovation among his/her team members. Allow them some space to experiment and try out new ideas. Give them the support they need to be themselves and work their way, provided the work is done right at the end of the day. Providing this environment of innovation glues the heart of team members to their tasks because they understand the responsibility attached and the consequences of not giving their best. Some of the most outstanding teams today are those built on the principle of self- organization, where innovation tops the list. The truth is, nothing will go bad if people are allowed to work their work.
ILLUSTRATION:
According to business insider, Google has its 70/20/10 model. Team members at the tech giant devote 70 percent of their time working on core company projects, 20 percent to unrelated tasks and spend the remaining 10 percent on private projects. This method has worked beautifully for Google; helping to produce some of its most successful products and services. I personally believe that most of their wow moments came when working on unrelated or personal projects.
REFLECTION:
- Do you allow innovation in your team?
- How will today’s devotional help you and your team become more innovative?
TWO YEAR BIBLE READING: Catch-up Day, Psalm 97