The Innovator’s DNA research found three sets of characteristics that contribute to an innovator’s profile: the Courage to Innovate, Discovery Skills (Innovation), and Delivery Skills (Execution). I was curious to find out how I was doing in all of these areas. Once I completed the survey I was able to follow a link to get my results. My profile came back as being that of a developer. This means that I can both innovate and execute, though typically not as well as focused Innovators and Executors do. As a Developer, I am able to help get new ideas that are often sustaining or incremental. I can also bridge the gap between others in school who are focused on either innovation or execution--helping them to work together seamlessly.
The courage to innovate was broken down into 3 components: challenging the status quo, risk taking and creative confidence. Of these I scored highest in challenging the status quo (no surprises there!) but this score was slightly lower than that of successful innovators.
The next section was on discovery skills and of these questioning came out the highest. According to the report, questioning reflects my passion for inquiry. Active, honest questioning of the status quo provides a powerful tool for opening up new opportunities and uncovering new ideas and directions.
Another section of the report looked at delivery skills. These are the skills necessary to execute plans and include analyzing, planning, being details oriented and self-disciplined. For me planning came out the highest.
I'm not sure how we are going to use the results of this during our next R&D Meeting, however I'm very curious to find out about the innovation of other members on the team.
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