Creating an Innovative Culture Stuart Ross

Creating an Innovative Culture

Stuart Ross

”Most Companies don’t innovate because everyone is paid to maintain the status quo."

Introducing Stuart Ross

High Growth Potential

Proven Business

Model

Predictable Success

The High Growth Journey

Business Start Up

High Growth Leadership

High Performance

Team

Awesome Strategy

Implementation Excellence

The High Growth Cycle

Innovation Misconceptions

• Innovation = Creativity• Innovation is the job of the Directors• Innovation is about ‘Big Bangs’

Two Directions to Address Innovation

Outside-in Inside-out

Outside-in• Set right goals• Give team freedom• Appoint separate management committee• Separate location• Mix of staff• Give it time• Launch and iterate• Bring it back in the fold

Inside-out• Make the work matter• Freedom to fail• Free time• Ask for forgiveness, not permission• If you see a void fill it• Teach creativity• Nurture passion• Reward Innovation

Final Thought

Innovation starts with the Leadership TeamAre you ‘living and breathing’ innovation?

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