Innovation Card Killer
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008I enjoy finding new uses for technology, but I really hate it when people play the Innovation Card to push their project of the month/quarter/year.
You now what I'm talking about... It usually begins with an innocent discussion about the need for a new tool or the inadequacies of an existing system. One thing leads to another and lo! You've got a frothing-at-the-mouth business user railing about the lack of INNOVATION.
It might make you mad, but don't fall for this is a playground tactic. Instead, take Scott Berkun's advice and turn the argument on it's head.
Stop saying innovation - here's why:
Stop using the word innovation in 2008. Just stop. Right now. Commit to never saying the word again. Einstein, Ford, Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Edison rarely said the word and neither should you. Every crowd I’ve said this to laughed and agreed. The I-word is killing us."
(Via scottberkun.com.)
Bonus Question: How often do you just say NO to a new project?
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