Innovate for Impact

Ep #131 - How anyone can innovate for impact

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In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss how individuals can help create a culture of innovation within their organisation, regardless of their formal leadership role. It provides insights and strategies for demonstrating creative leadership, aligning work with organizational mission, understanding client needs, and empowering others through collaboration.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation:

  • Deepen understanding of mission and align daily activities with it.  
  • Protect time and resources by ensuring mission-critical projects are prioritised.
  • Embrace failure as learning, lead by example, and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
  • Gain a deep understanding of client needs through research, frontline work, and client interactions.  
  • Seek feedback from clients to improve services and demonstrate understanding.
  • Collaborate with allies across the organization to drive change and co-design solutions.
  • Cultivate innovation mindset, embrace learning, seek feedback, and share improvements.

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