How many times have we
left an idea mid-way because we did not see a result? How close were we to give
up when we made a major breakthrough? In the current super-fast life of
connected world we want everything now!!! This Instant gratification is the
biggest killer of Innovation. How does it Impact? Read On…
Innovation has two main
parts, the ideation and the implementation and both cannot be done in a hurry.
Any rush through either of the process has negative impact not only on the idea
at hand but also on the long term final product.
The ideation phase by
design needs freedom of time expression and to fail. The ideas being generated
and brain-stormed are to a large extent prone to multiple revisions. Most ideas
are built upon the initial idea which were outright rejected. It is this
refinement and improvisation that makes innovation so much appealing.
The next step of
implementation is just as crucial and time consuming. Being a new product,
service or idea which is never implemented, its best to have an Agile approach
of trial and error, till we reach a final agreeable product. This prototyping
approach also helps us only saves money by allows us to discard unnecessary
features. Also on the way, we might stumble upon a killer-app too.
As is quite apparent from
the above two items that no condition does the fast forward of the final
solution help, so what is the solution?
We can resist the urges in
3 steps
- Delay the urge to expedite
- Consciously decide not to give in to fast-forward
- Enjoy the decision and do not fret/guilt over it.
I’m sure with these 3 steps
you’ll be able to get over whatever difficulties for expedite you face.
So, sit back, relax and enjoy the Innovation journey to the fullest.
And do not forget to Deliver on Time!!!
