Innovation is a team sport

As a team coach, I believe innovation is crucial to teams and organisations because it drives growth, fosters adaptability and enables them to stay competitive in a constantly changing world.

This article from INSEAD Knowledge resonates.

Innovation thrives on well-combined teams rather than individual stars.

In a study of over 500 research projects, the most successful teams are those where neither the star nor their colleagues dominate.

Successful innovation often results from the synergy between talented individuals working together, rather than one person leading the process.

In most successful teams, members complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦(𝐬) 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞:

– Focus on building collaborative teams with complementary skills rather than just recruiting top talent

– Foster an environment where teamwork is valued and individual contributions are recognised.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫:
Early in my career, I preferred to work independently to showcase my abilities, but I soon found that this led to isolation and missed opportunities for synergy. I suggest embracing collaboration to amplify your impact and open opportunities to achieve more than you could on your own.

❓How have you seen teamwork drive innovation in your own experience?

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