Fostering Innovation

Introduction

Figure 0.1 Bright new ideas bulb

While innovation can be defined in many ways, most people see it as a process. It is not the sudden eureka moment in the middle of the night, nor is it a clear and linear path toward a final destination. Instead, it involves a strong sense of creativity and curiosity. An innovative mind has a natural inclination toward out-of-the-box thinking. It involves a willingness to try something new, without fear or judgment, to develop something no one else has ever articulated. While the mindset comes naturally, it requires fuel to keep it running. Innovators are voracious readers and researchers. They feed ...