Management Questions

Context 

• Is an exciting context created for employees?
• Are people made aware of the big picture?
• When selling new ideas internally, is “why” addressed before “what” and “how?”
• Is a powerful “burning platform” created to stimulate interest?
• Do people understand how their work fits in with the overall effort?
• Are personal passions aligned with organizational objectives?

Diversity

• Does the organization develop teams with diverse skills and analytical styles?
• Does the organization value contention, debate, and tension?
• Do managers acknowledge, but avoid punishing, failure?
• Are conversations structured to accommodate different analytical styles?
• Does the organization avoid the lowest common denominator, analysis paralysis, and “right of infinite appeal?”
• Are new organizations created when a new culture/skill-set is needed?

Language and Behaviors

• Are employees encouraged to stay open to new possibilities?
• Is “inclusive” language used?
• Are employees encouraged to contribute ideas?
• Are employees encourages to take risks?
• Is gossiping and politicking discouraged?
• Is negative, pessimistic language discouraged?

Encouragement

• Are efforts of individuals and teams privately acknowledged?
• Are efforts of individuals and teams publicly acknowledged?
• Are people shown the result of their efforts?

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24/7 Innovation Diagnostic
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