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But what does it mean to innovate?
Innovation is the engine of progress and the source of our prosperity. It drives economic growth, improves quality of life, and allows us to solve some of society's most pressing problems.
Innovation is not just about inventing a new technology or finding a better way to do something. In fact, innovation is about doing things differently; finding new ways to solve problems, improve the way we do things, or make them more efficient.
For example, when you use your smartphone to check your bank balance online instead of going into your local branch, you are using an innovative financial service that saves money for banks by reducing their operating costs and allows customers access to accounts 24/7 from anywhere in the world at any time.
The key here is that it's not some grand scheme with seven steps that go all the way up to "innovate." Innovation doesn't have to be a big, dramatic thing. A small improvement won't immediately change the world, but over time (and through lots of little improvements), you'll have reinvented yourself and your industry—and maybe even made life easier for everyone else too!
- New ideas or methods
- Something that has been improved or changed.
Steve Jobs
Creativity and innovation are skills that can be developed, and you don't have to be an expert to innovate. Innovation is about trying new things, finding new solutions, taking risks and being open to new ideas—and it's also about being creative! Innovation is about taking risks, doing things differently and being prepared to fail.
Innovation is powered by ideas, and it’s the ability to generate those ideas that separates successful innovators from everyone else. Ideas can come from anywhere and anyone—the key is to have a process in place for capturing them as they arise.
Isaac Newton
Innovation requires collaboration across sectors and disciplines, with people from different generations, cultures, and ideologies. It's also important to think beyond the boundaries of your own work group or department: seek out others who can contribute to your project. Be inclusive.
Innovation by its nature is transdisciplinary; it means looking at problems from multiple angles and bringing together perspectives like design thinking or the scientific method. You don't have to be an expert in every field related to your task—just get curious! Ask yourself: What questions do people ask when they're trying this out? How do they answer them? Which tools do they use?
You'll learn as much from observing others' processes as you will from talking directly with them.
In a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, innovation will be the key to success.
Innovation isn't just about technology. It is about using technology to solve problems. It's about using technology to improve lives and create new opportunities for people around the world. And it's about using technology to make life better for all of us, every single day.
The good news is that anyone can innovate—from entrepreneurs and engineers to teachers and students alike—because innovation isn't just about ideas or technology but also about bringing together people from different sectors and perspectives who share similar goals.
But what does it mean to innovate?
Innovation is the engine of progress and the source of our prosperity. It drives economic growth, improves quality of life, and allows us to solve some of society's most pressing problems.
- New ideas or methods
- Something that has been improved or changed.
Innovation is not just about inventing a new technology or finding a better way to do something. In fact, innovation is about doing things differently; finding new ways to solve problems, improve the way we do things, or make them more efficient.
For example, when you use your smartphone to check your bank balance online instead of going into your local branch, you are using an innovative financial service that saves money for banks by reducing their operating costs and allows customers access to accounts 24/7 from anywhere in the world at any time.
The key here is that it's not some grand scheme with seven steps that go all the way up to "innovate." Innovation doesn't have to be a big, dramatic thing. A small improvement won't immediately change the world, but over time (and through lots of little improvements), you'll have reinvented yourself and your industry—and maybe even made life easier for everyone else too!
Innovation is powered by ideas, and it’s the ability to generate those ideas that separates successful innovators from everyone else. Ideas can come from anywhere and anyone—the key is to have a process in place for capturing them as they arise.
Steve Jobs
Creativity and innovation are skills that can be developed, and you don't have to be an expert to innovate. Innovation is about trying new things, finding new solutions, taking risks and being open to new ideas—and it's also about being creative! Innovation is about taking risks, doing things differently and being prepared to fail.
In a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, innovation will be the key to success.
Innovation isn't just about technology. It is about using technology to solve problems. It's about using technology to improve lives and create new opportunities for people around the world. And it's about using technology to make life better for all of us, every single day.
The good news is that anyone can innovate—from entrepreneurs and engineers to teachers and students alike—because innovation isn't just about ideas or technology but also about bringing together people from different sectors and perspectives who share similar goals.
Isaac Newton
Innovation requires collaboration across sectors and disciplines, with people from different generations, cultures, and ideologies. It's also important to think beyond the boundaries of your own work group or department: seek out others who can contribute to your project. Be inclusive.
Innovation by its nature is transdisciplinary; it means looking at problems from multiple angles and bringing together perspectives like design thinking or the scientific method. You don't have to be an expert in every field related to your task—just get curious! Ask yourself: What questions do people ask when they're trying this out? How do they answer them? Which tools do they use?
You'll learn as much from observing others' processes as you will from talking directly with them.