I read an article, Let Innovation Thrive, which lists 5 important characteristics of someone working on an innovation team. My first thought after reading the list was, “Forget innovation, this is life in IT.”
- Consciousness:
Each person knows the goals of the organization and believes they can play a part in achieving them.
- Multiplicity:
Teams and groups contain a wide and creative mix of skills, experiences, backgrounds, and ideas.
- Connectivity:
Relationships are strong and trusting, and are actively encouraged and supported within and across teams and functions.
- Accessibility:
Doors and minds are open; everyone in the organization has access to resources, time, and decision makers.
Each person knows the goals of the organization and believes they can play a part in achieving them.
- Consistency:
Commitment to innovation runs right through the organization and is built into processes and leadership style.