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Apr 2, 2007

"Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know in order to find out what we do not know. Hence, to think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted." --George Kneller

We Are All Innovators

Innovation, to organizational consultant and thought leader, Margaret Wheatley, means the ability to rely on everyone's creativity. Wheatley -- whose work studies systems thinking, theories of change and learning organizations -- is quick to recognize that in today's era of constant change, it is crucial for leaders to constantly evolve and adapt. Doing this, Wheatley maintains, depends on one's ability to trust in the creativity of individuals. Engaging with the meaningful, depending on our diversity, encouraging co-creators, and relying on human goodness -- these are just some of the counter-intuitive approaches Wheatley discusses in depth as key to fostering a culture of innovation.