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THE INNOVATION EQUATION PART 1: START WITH TALENT

To remain competitive in a fast-paced, global, and ever-changing world, the best leaders create an intentional culture of innovation. Creativity is about coming up with the big idea. Innovation is about executing on the idea—converting the idea into a successful business proposition of value. In the case of public service organizations and nonprofits, it’s about creating value of a different sort—a better city, classroom, or congregation.

After studying the research on innovation, I developed the Innovation Equation: Innovation = Talent + Environment + Process (I = T+ E + P). This book explores each of those elements. Let’s start with Talent.

All creativity, and ultimately innovation, starts ...

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