Original article published on Linkedin by Dustin Lanier, CPPO
How do we know an innovator when we see one?
They create an environment where innovation is welcomed - they ensure that individuals feel empowered, new ideas are nurtured, and failure trying something new is accepted as a blueprint to stimulate the next breakthrough.
They solve for the cause not the symptom - they dig through the layers, think about the system. They consider constraints, resources and options to find the true capabilities of the organizations.
They are curious - they ask why, they can differentiate between positions and interests, and they find creative solutions that light up the path.
They have vision - they see what can be, they call their team to purpose, and create space for team members to find their passion in delivering this purpose.
They are resilient - the mission calls them to back from setback, the passion for the results gives them the strength to push through and come back for more.
In public service, whether #stategov, #localgov or #canada, the CAO, the CIO, the #procurement officer, or department leaders, innovators advance a mission to serve a noble purpose.
