The Workplace Innovation Diagnostic®

I just read this super interesting article called The Workplace Innovation Diagnostic®. Basically, it’s about how companies can figure out what they need to do to improve their work environment and increase innovation. It’s all done through a series of surveys and assessments that look at things like employee satisfaction, communication, and leadership.

One thing I found particularly cool is that they use this thing called the “innovation quotient” to measure how innovative a company is. It takes into account things like how much they invest in research and development, how often they introduce new products or services, and how willing they are to take risks.

Based on the results of the assessments, the company can then come up with a plan to make improvements. This could mean anything from changing the physical workspace to implementing new communication tools or leadership training.

I actually had a similar experience at my last job. They did a survey of all the employees to see what we thought could be improved. One of the big things that came up was that people wanted more opportunities for professional development. So the company started offering more training programs and even brought in some external speakers. It was really cool to see that they actually listened to our feedback and took action on it.

Overall, I think the Workplace Innovation Diagnostic® is a really important tool for companies to use. Innovation is crucial for staying competitive, and having a great work environment is key to attracting and retaining talented employees. So if you know anyone in management or HR, definitely pass this article along!