Innovation is quickly falling into the category of cliché words, an epic vagueness that connotes little more than some activity outside the realm of maintenance. It's a shame because there is real innovation happening in some IT shops. And by innovation, I mean CIOs tearing up the playbook on creating value for the business and making a real investment in entrepreneurial change.
A more creative agenda requires a serious influx of fresh air and perspective. Fortunately, the people who can supply that are probably already in your organization -- they just haven't been tapped effectively yet. The best way to unlock their potential is to assemble them into small innovation teams.
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