Innovation
We pioneer creative solutions, enable diversity of thoughts, accelerate speed-to-market, and push the boundaries of technology.
For all Staff
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Is creative; always thinks “out-of-the-box“ in everything (not only products).
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Demonstrates willingness to experiment with new ideas or paradigms.
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Proactively identifies new ways for the company to win in the marketplace.
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Rapidly and effectively brings ideas from concept to reality.
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Is curious; has a broad perspective; stimulated by new experiences.
For all Managers and above only
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Fosters an atmosphere that inspires and motivates others to think creatively; maintains an entrepreneurial spirit that breaks down barriers to promote new and creative ways to meet goals; recognizes and rewards innovation.
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Makes it “safe” for others to present and try new things; coaches others to learn from failures.
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Facilitates effective brainstorming; prioritizes ideas effectively based on potential impact and feasibility.
For all Staff
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Is unimaginative; confined to traditional thinking.
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Instinctively rejects new ideas or paradigms from others; and/or persuade others that they will not work.
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Does not seem interested in finding new ways to help the company to win in the marketplace.
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Is unable or slow to bring ideas from concept to reality.
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Lacks curiosity; has a narrow perspective; avoids new experiences.
For all Managers and above only
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Fosters or tolerates an atmosphere of closed-mindedness; does not encourage the adoption of new thinking; shows rigidity in approach to work; fails to recognize and reward innovation.
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Causes excessive fear of failure; blames others for failures from experimentation.
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Seldom provides opportunities for team to brainstorm; pursues unsuitable ideas; does not prioritize effectively.