Creating an Innovative Culture Stuart Ross

”Most Companies don’t innovate because everyone is paid to maintain the status quo."

Introducing Stuart Ross

High Growth Potential Proven Business Model Predictable Success The High Growth Journey Business Start Up

High Growth Leadership High Performance Team Awesome Strategy Implementation Excellence The High Growth Cycle

Innovation Misconceptions Innovation = Creativity Innovation is the job of the Directors Innovation is about ‘Big Bangs’

Two Directions to Address Innovation Outside-in Inside-out

Outside-in Set right goals Give team freedom Appoint separate management committee Separate location Mix of staff Give it time Launch and iterate Bring it back in the fold

Inside-out Make the work matter Freedom to fail Free time Ask for forgiveness, not permission If you see a void fill it Teach creativity Nurture passion Reward Innovation

Final Thought Innovation starts with the Leadership Team Are you ‘living and breathing’ innovation?

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