Thursday, 19 April 2012

Where Innovators and Entrepreneurs Intersect

Autonomy, liberty, divergence are innovation drivers, but are they opposite to management rules? In other words, “Can innovation or innovative design be managed?” asks Gilles Garel in his “Innovation Chair” speech.
Management science is the way to lead a collective action, by setting up an efficient framework for teamwork. As innovation is a collective adventure, it can definitely benefit from management: innovation can be managed!
What are then the commonalities between business management in the creative stage initiatives, entrepreneurship, and innovation management? Are there some personality traits that are shared by innovators and entrepreneurs?

Make Time to Prioritize

Do you truly understand how you spend your time? Most people assume they dedicate more hours to strategic work than they actually do.

Top tips to make your team leaders more productive

A good team leader can turn an average team into top performers. Here are a few tips on how to get more out of your team leaders.

Get Your Colleagues’ Attention

To capture any audience’s attention, you must frame your message properly. Whether you’re making a presentation, composing an email, or talking with your boss, here’s how to convey your idea:

Practice Being a Leader

Leadership is not an innate trait that you’re born with. It can be learned. The key is to practice before you have the official title. Start by focusing on the choices you make now, such as who to put on your team or what vendor to use for your project.