Jumpstart Innovation on Your Team
“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination.” ~ Albert Einstein
You know when you smack yourself on the side of the head and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” How fortunate teams have unique individuals who see the world in a variety of ways, including angles that might never occur to us. Leaders don’t have to be the one with all the answers.
In fact, leaders who lean into thinking differences and invite a wide range of perspectives to the table, engage each person’s superpowers and spark innovation essential for their organization to thrive in The Imagination Age.
“The Imagination Age is a theoretical period beyond The Information Age where creativity and innovation will become the primary creators of economic value. This contrasts with The Information Age where analysis and thinking were the main activities.” ~ Dr. Rita King, NASA Scientist
Now that creativity is capital, generating original solutions that transcend data patterns is the currency of the future. Success hinges on collaborative creativity – the ability to think differently and leverage interdisciplinary teams vs. siloed expertise.
Here’s the rub though: The collective thinking and collaboration that sparks innovation isn’t all that common. We’re educated to be solitary achievers, often working alongside colleagues vs. working with them (the Latin root of collaboration.) Many teams are really groups of individuals who come together to report to a leader on their own work, letting their minds drift until it’s time for their carefully prepared PowerPoint.
So, what’s the fix? Research shows organizations that embrace different thinking styles stay more agile in evolving industries.
The four-quadrant Whole Brain® Thinking approach is a structured roadmap to a safe-haven where you and your team understand, tap into, and learn from each other’s signature blend of flexible thinking preferences. No pigeon-holing, no labels.
Instead of just knowing how they differ, team members become more agile – flexing their thinking and adapting to different work styles for fewer misunderstandings and better alignment.
The resulting a-has and practical apps help you foster a dynamic culture of connection where your team members can safely think out loud with each other, work together more seamlessly, create new ideas and overturn old ones, and imagine future possibilities – jumpstarting your innovative journey.
Welcome to the Imagination Age!
For a closer look at Whole Brain® Thinking and the HBDI® Thinking Styles Assessment, check out “Leading in Uncertain Times.”
If you could use a hand cultivating that kind of culture, I’m a Master Whole Brain Thinking®/HBDI® Facilitator & Executive Coach
I’ve facilitated Whole Brain® Thinking team experiences with a wide variety of organizations like Netflix, BMW, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dr. Martens, Aegon Asia, NASA, Wells Fargo, and Red Bull to help propel their organization’s success. I’d love to support you and your team too!
Building your team’s competitive edge starts with taking the research-based HBDI® assessment to uncover how each member processes information and approaches decision-making, then using those insights to enhance communication, problem-solving, and innovation.
97% of Fortune 100 companies have used the HBDI® to amplify productivity and accelerate teams toward their goals. Reach out – I’ve got your back.
