In the last update I discussed the importance of being open minded to your own ideas. It is also important that there is an innovative climate in the company/office in order to succeed in the development of new inventions. For instance, one needs to keep an open mind in discussions with colleagues.
Below, there is one exercise for the blog-reader I hope you can solve ?.
Which of the two answers by the person B below would have the largest potential to create inventions?
1 . Two persons A and B meet at the coffee machine
A. “I have a brilliant idea!”
Person A explains the idea.
B. “Great idea! This seems to be new and I have some proposals on how to improve your idea!”
2. Two persons A and B meet at the coffee machine
A. “I have a brilliant idea!”
Person A explains the idea.
B. “No No, This can’t be new, go back to your office!”
Any guesses?
Ok, you guessed no 1. Great! That is correct!
So make sure to be positive and open minded not only to your own ideas; you and your colleagues need also to be open minded towards other person’s ideas and coach and enhancing each other’s ideas.
So, from now on, throw the “Not Invented Here/By Me” mentality in the garbage can!