John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Leadership

Idea 66: Checklist for the innovative organization

• Is the top management team committed to innovation?
• Does the organization clearly express its vision (which should include an emphasis on innovation)?
• Is the chief executive openly enthusiastic for change?
• Are mutual stimulation, feedback and constructive criticism all at high levels of activity?
• Is the organization good at teamwork, including the use of project teams?
• Are mistakes and failures accepted as part of risk taking?
• Do creative people join and stay with the organization?
• Is innovation rewarded (financially or by promotion or both)?
• Are lateral communications good?
• Can ideas be exchanged ...