... is central to the concept of effective job design. Empowered, self-organised teams are a basic building block for workplace innovation. Teams share knowledge and problems, break down barriers and demarcations and generate ideas for improvement, innovation and growth using the insight that day-to-day work...

... in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Exeter University where he is also Research Director. Design/methodology/approach – This wide-ranging and insightful interview looks at the challenges of implementing workplace innovation and the realities involved in the process. It covers questions concerning...

... and working practices can inhibit the full engagement of staff, and the use of their knowledge and experience in service improvement and innovation. Sonya emerged as equally entrepreneurial in her approach and commitment to securing real workplace innovation. Unlike Jess, she enjoyed full senior...

...Peter Totterdill; Rosemary Exton Purpose – The report aims to make the case for workplace innovation in an increasingly volatile global environment and outlines the opportunities for the creative and rewarding work that it affords. Work and Organisations in 2020 argues that workplace innovation...

...Peter Totterdill; Rosemary Exton Purpose – This paper aims to examine the vast and growing body of evidence which shows that workplace innovation, practices which empower employees to make day-to-day-decisions, challenge established practices and contribute ideas, which are heard at the most...

... people some freedom to play with their pet products) and the use of kitchens to encourage employee interaction. The case study concludes with observations for others to consider in the process of introducing employee-led innovation. © Authors 2014 Innovation culture Workplace innovation...

... practice and common practice needs knowledgeable advocates to actively demonstrate what workplace innovation is and how it benefits organisations and individuals. Design/methodology/approach – This article demonstrates that trade unions possess unique knowledge of how organisations really work...

... of it in action with feedback from clients. © Authors 2014 Workplace innovation Dialogue and collaboration Dramatising workplace realities Encouraging leadership and creativity Interactive events Theatre for organisational change Fixed Graphic 1 Fixed Graphic 2 Unlocking...