How a systematic approach to innovation can bring radical improvements to organizations by liberating the staff
Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 18, Issue 1
Desmond V.Industrial and Commercial Training (UK), 2009, Vol. 41 No, 6, Start page: 321, No. of pages: 5
Purpose – Demonstrates ways in which innovative thinking can bring about radical change to organizations. It aims to identify some of the many creative ways this innovative thought can be liberated from staff members using quality processes, and argue that a structured, quality approach to engaging staff in improvement and innovation can bring about this radical change. Design/methodology/approach – Consists of a combination of case study based material and includes opinion and interpretation. The integral focus is on encouraging innovation from within, implementing ways to involve staff members and introducing structured, gradual, change. The paper uses examples of organizations across varied industries to showcase how they have accomplished this task. Findings – Developing collaborative environments and encouraging employee contribution to facilitate innovative thinking can liberate not only employees but the whole organization. The case study organizations featured have found that introducing new methods of innovation can provide a manageable process, which over time can result in significant change. Originality/value – Sets out the systematic approach organizations should follow to unlock the creative power of their employees, develop fast and stay ahead of the competition. It argues that in the current economic climate,organizations will need to make these radical improvements in order to survive and prosper.ISSN: 0019-7858Reference: 38AU373
Keywords: Innovation, Quality management, Organizational change
