Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Q1/- what are innovation and creativity?
Innovation is the successful exploitation of new ideas. This implies that it is not just the invention of a new idea that we are interested in, but that this idea is actually "brought to market", used, put into practice, exploited in some way, maybe leading to new products, processes, systems, attitudes or services that improve something or add value.
Creativity is the process of bringing something new into being...creativity requires passion and commitment. Out of the creative act is born symbols and myths. It brings to our awareness what was previously hidden and points to new life. The experience is one of heightened consciousness–ecstasy.
Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity involves two processes: thinking, then producing. Innovation is the production or implementation of an idea. If you have ideas, but don't act on them, you are imaginative but not creative.
According to the website http://www.jstor.org/pss/256995?cookieSet=1 , creativity as the production of novel and useful ideas in any domain. We define innovation as the successful implementation of creative ideas within an organization. In this view, creativity by individuals and teams is a starting point for innovation; the first is necessary but not sufficient condition for the second. Successful innovation depends on other factors as well, and it can stem not only from creative ideas that originate within an organization but also from ideas that originate elsewhere.
Q2/- what conditions need to exist for innovation to occur?
For innovation to work, we need to create the right conditions for its success, and this means developing a flexible approach with four essential interlocking elements:
1. Governance: All successful innovation involves taking sensible risks. Good and clear governance reduces the risk associated with innovation.
2. Process: disciplined innovation should follow clear process.
3. Capability: Innovation cannot happen without the presence of a strong set of capabilities. These capabilities include leadership, workforce skills, knowledge, resources and research.
4. Culture of collaboration: innovation happens because people are willing to share their experiences.


Q3/- How is Haul innovative?
Haul is an innovative ideas by taking creative thought and valued solutions to exist marketing.
Haul is green, street, design, furniture, art and innovation. haul makes product for enterprises from their billboards, uses both found and recycled materials for installation art pieces, makes furniture for bars and cafes and designs urban lifestyle accessories. In 2008 haul kept 35 tones of billboards, rubber and number plates from landfill. This year the projection is 51 tones.
Q4/ what did you learn from scott kilmartin’s approach to business that you can apply in your workplace? Why?
Scott Kilmartin started a runs haul, the innovative streetwear label making accessories from recycled materials. Turning used vinyl advertising billboards, truck inner tubes and printer blankets into messenger bags, macBook sleeves wallets & bean bags.
According to my work as a community guide in AMES settlement supported from Australian immigration office which dealing with multicultural refugees who new arrived to Australia, I learnt from Scott Kilmartin motivation to be patient when adopting new ideas and track them until be done successfully although obstacles is existing.
Q5/what will you do differently in you workplace if anything? Give an explain why implementation cannot occur?
No enough funding has been allocated for developing programs for community guides A proposal to develop and implement a frontline leadership for case managers has not been good and not controlled.
A proposal to fund this recommendation will be submitted for the 2012 financial year.Corporate strategy, need for integration, change management and strategy implementation.

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