Leaders, at businesses that need new ideas but can’t come up with any, understand they need more innovation. But creative solutions don’t usually magically appear when you need them most. Instead, you need to create an environment, where innovation becomes part of your workplace culture and can survive staff departures.
What are some actionable steps you can take to boost innovation in your business? In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, some of the things you’ll learn include:
1. Why you must give your employees time to come up with innovative solutions to your challenges;
2. Where are places employees can turn to if you need more innovation in your business;
3. Why leaders need to consider new ideas with an open mind and not immediately dismiss them.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
