The 8 Pitfalls and Sinkholes of Innovation

The 8 Pitfalls and Sinkholes of Innovation

Innovation can be a minefield, with pitfalls and sinkholes threatening to derail even the most carefully conceived and implemented projects. Among the potential stumbling blocks facing innovators are insufficient insights, resources, and engagement; weak innovation processes; a lack of balance in exploring different types of innovation; and missing enabling structures. However, by working consciously to avoid these common pitfalls, innovators can stay nimble and fill in the gaps to ensure their innovation efforts stay on track.

View

More Innovation Resources:

Design Thinking and Innovation: A Key to improve Organizational Culture

Design Thinking and Innovation: A Key to improve Organizational Culture

Design thinking is a crucial methodology in solving complex human demands and improving organizational culture. It motivates collaboration, ideation, learning, efficient failure, and creates a motivational environment.

View

How to Be More Creative Amid Change - Stretch Yourself

Participating in events like Freelance Exchange of Kansas City's 2010 Portfolio Showcase can be a creative experiment for organizations, as it forces them to approach their marketing from a new strategic perspective.

View

Top 10 Sources of Innovation: Why Your Accelerator Barely Makes the List

Employees, not formal R&D efforts, lead the way in innovation according to a recent study by CB Insights. Companies should invest in unlocking their employees' potential to effect real change.

View