Are innovation teams different from other teams? I’m not sure.
But experience has shown that many innovation teams are assembled on a cross-functional basis – someone from marketing and someone from R&D. Oh and from supply chain and sales and finance…
This is OK, so far as it goes, but how much more powerful it is to think about the team in terms of complementary psychological profiles.
So you’ll need a Warrior – someone you will make things happen, kick down doors if necessary, push the project forward to fruition with determination.
And you’ll need a Bard – a teller of tales and singer of songs, who will make sure that everyone knows what’s going on.
You’ll need a Craftsman – who has a passion for producing the best possible product, a passion for detail.
There are several more archetypes you may need, not forgetting that, if you want breakthrough ideas, you may need a Maverick.
Who’s useful to have on the innovation team in your experience?
But experience has shown that many innovation teams are assembled on a cross-functional basis – someone from marketing and someone from R&D. Oh and from supply chain and sales and finance…
This is OK, so far as it goes, but how much more powerful it is to think about the team in terms of complementary psychological profiles.
So you’ll need a Warrior – someone you will make things happen, kick down doors if necessary, push the project forward to fruition with determination.
And you’ll need a Bard – a teller of tales and singer of songs, who will make sure that everyone knows what’s going on.
You’ll need a Craftsman – who has a passion for producing the best possible product, a passion for detail.
There are several more archetypes you may need, not forgetting that, if you want breakthrough ideas, you may need a Maverick.
Who’s useful to have on the innovation team in your experience?
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