innovation + new processes - speeding up adoption
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New changes in the workplace and innovative ways to do things are often at the forefront of a manager's mind. But without a sound knowledge of how to implement and keep these processes running smoothly, the best ideas can fall apart. We look into the fundamentals that allow new innovations to become a staple part of a culture so that you can get the most out of new changes and excellent ideas.TRANSCRIPT
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Innovation: How to Speed up Adoption
Psych Press 2014
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Adopting better approaches in idea adoption
• Productivity improves with invention and innovation
• The way we work changes, but innovation is not adopted in the same ways by everyone
• How easily innovations are adopted depends on…– Why new innovations are adopted– How the workforce is informed and educated
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Invention & Innovation
A new invention…
“… to create, produce, or construct by original thought or ingenuity”
- Oxford English Dictionary
An innovation…
“… an alteration of what is established by the introduction of new elements or forms”
- Oxford English Dictionary
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Technology Development
Concept Technology Simplification Acceptance
Adapted from: Hannon, N. (2001)
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Why Invent?
“Our inventions are want to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. They are but improved means to an unimproved end”
- Henry David Thoreau
Invention
Innovation
InnovationInnovation
Innovation
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Technology Adoption Model
The right time…
• Different groups will see the benefit at different stages
• The message and education changes as the technology matures
Innovators
Central active interest in their lives
Early Adopters
Central interest in their lives
Early Majority
Waits until there is a practical value
Late Majority
Waits for an established standard
Laggards
Adapted from: Moore, G. (2008)
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Technology Acceptance Model
The right way…
• How is it useful to that person?
• How easy is it to use?• What do they think of
the new technology?• How does it compare to
the established way?
Perceived Usefulness
Perceived Ease of
Use
Attitude Toward Using
Behavioural Intention to
Use
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Adopting New Ideas
Knowledge
Persuasion
Decision
Implementation
Confirmation
Beneficial Factors…
• Limited regulation• Risk Tolerance• Merit-based
remuneration• Collaborative
Management• Outcome-focussed
leadershipAdapted from: Gill, K.E. (2006)
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When it misfires…
“For a list of all the ways that technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three”
- Alice Kahn
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When it goes right….
Amazing Innovations…
• www.edisonawards.com• www.springwise.com• www.wtn.net
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Introducing new ideas at work
“An old system must ever have two advantages over a new one: it is established, and it is understood.”
- C C Colton
Face Employee Concern…
• Create certainty• Remove ambiguity• Address fear of loss• Create confidence in
the change• Negotiate and empower
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Enterprize™ Questionnaire
For clients who believe that innovation is crucial within their industry or for the competitive advantage of their company, Psych Press can provide research-based assessments to identify innovators and speed adoption of innovation: Enterprize® and Team Contributor™. If you would like to produce recruitment analytics for either instrument, Psych Press is happy to partner with client organisations to undertake specific academic research.
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Creating innovations starts with discovering great innovators.
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For More Information
• Heskett, J (2007) “What is Management’s Role in Innovation” Harvard Business School. Online: http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5821.html
• Zilberman, D. (2002) “Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” Presentation. Dept of Agricultural and resource economics, University of Californica, Berkeley. Online: http://are.berkeley.edu/~zilber/Innovationandadoption.ppt