The Starting Gate - Australia

Tapping Customers For Ideas

Customers are a great source ideas ? True or False

At The Starting Gate - Australia, we believe this to be : TRUE

If you listen to feedback in an authentic way you can often pick out weaknesses in your operation and then elicit new ways of doing things !!!! WOWSER

So go on,,,,,,,,,,,,,Start listening and start creating !!!!

Creativity MYTH 1

The Young are more creative than the old ?.....................

Reality - Age is not a predictor of creative potential. Research shows that it usually takes seven to ten years to build up deep expertise in a given field - the kind of expertise that enables you to perceive patterns of order or meaning that are invisable to the novice. THUS,,,,,,in the business world, the necessary creativity can be found in an adult of any age.

However, at the same time, expertise can inhibit creativity BECAUSE...........EXPERTS often find it difficult to see or think outside established patterns.................

Have you done anything different today ?

A climate of innovation

Managers and Leaders determine the organisational climate.

Innovative organisations have the following characteristics:

1. Managers send a clear message that the well-being of the company and its employees depends on continuous innovation.
2. People aren't afraid to try or suggest new things
3. No one feels a sense of entitlement for just showing up for work
4. There is a discomfort with current success - a nagging sense, there is more success to be had.
5. People rise and fall on their merits and contributions
6. Employees are outward looking: They seek ideas and best practices among competitors, through professional contacts, and in other industries.

If your company lacks these characteristics, change now before it's too late !!!!!

Welcome

Welcome to the NEW Blog for 'The Starting Gate - Australia'.

The blog for Right Brain Training, Creativity and Innovation.

If your tired of polishing 'yesterdays apples', keep with us and enjoy the journey.