the innovation genome
The Innovation Genome
The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand some of the prevailing values and approaches for innovation in organizations. In some cases, innovation is strategic; in other cases, innovation is quite reactive to external forces. After reading chapter 1 (attached), you’ll need to identify the quadrant that best describes your current organization and make recommendations for change.
In your initial post, briefly describe the music industry (record company) and organizational culture. Some will align predominantly with one particular quadrant; others (most) will find a mix of more than one quadrant. The quadrants are based on two major factors: a) Focus (internal vs external) and b) Preference for structure (stability and control vs. flexibility and change).
Include the following:
1. Dominant Quadrant – Describe your organization’s dominant quadrant (refer to the model). Tables 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5 provide summaries. Include purpose, practices, and people pertaining to your current organization (employer).
2. Referring to the model, evaluate the organization’s innovation alignment with internal and external realities. Make suggested improvements for purposes, people, and practices. In other words, in what ways should leaders become more flexible (stable) and focus on external (internal) factors? Create opportunities for both of these dimensions.
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3. What can you do now, in your current role to contribute to positive change in people, practices, and/or purposes? If nothing else, you can change yourself! Self-awareness is a key component of EQ and leadership. When will you do it? Who will you need to approach? How will you do it? What might get in your way (i.e., your own beliefs, attitudes, resistance, etc.)? Why should you do it?
APA formatting, proper in-text citations, and 2 references supporting your suggestions in Q2 are required for each initial post. After your references, please attach PDF files or include links to your articles.
