“May we all beware lest our innovative ideas appear very cliche before we even blink.” MayIdeasInnovativeClicheBlinkInnovative Ideas Author:David Livermore
“Clashing expectations are what most consistently derail any team, and especially a culturally diverse team. So if you take the time to "define" the goal carefully upfront, you've addressed one of the most difficult and important parts of the innovative process.” IfsImportantProcessDifficultGoalTeamExpectationsDiverseConsistentlyInnovativeDiverse Teams Author:David Livermore
“The two most important forms of diversity when it comes to innovation are visible diversity (typically skin color, age, gender, etc.) and underrepresentation (anytime someone is less than 15% of the majority group). Other forms of diversity are also relevant but these are the ones that psychologically play the most role in how someone engages with the innovative process.” TwoImportantPlayAgeFormProcessRolesGroupsColorDiversitySkinsInnovationMajorityGenderVisibleEtcRelevantInnovativeSkin Color Author:David Livermore
“There are highly innovative companies in the U.S., Germany, and India. And there are many stories of companies that failed to innovate in all those countries. This is good news because it means, regardless of your cultural background or where your company is based, it can become innovative.” MeanCountryStoriesCompanyNewsIndiaBackgroundsGermanyGood NewsInnovative Author:David Livermore
“The distraction, particularly of technology, impedes the innovative process. And when you add to that the distraction of working with colleagues who are in different time zones and/or who have a different approach to urgency and distraction, the potential for losing focus is abundant.” DifferentProcessTechnologyFocusApproachLosingAddZoneDistractionColleaguesInnovativeUrgencyDifferent TimesDifferent ApproachTime ZonesLosing Focus Author:David Livermore
“Smaller companies are often more homogenous. Don't simply increase your diversity because of the social pressure to do so. Instead, realize that hiring a more diverse team will give you a whole new repertoires of innovative ideas. And then develop a strategy for effectively using the diversity of your team.” GivingIdeasWholeSocialRealizingCompanyTeamDiversityIncreasePressureStrategyDiverseInnovativeHiringSocial PressureInnovative IdeasDiverse Teams Author:David Livermore