My current definition of Innovation
Innovation can be the creation of something entirely new, or the use/combination of existing things in new ways, that change how we do things/enable us to do things in a more effective way.
Innovation vs. Invention vs. Improvement - to me these are all part of the same continuum, some things fit into different categories, other things are a blend of these categories - e.g. I could view an iPhone as an innovation, an invention and as an improvement.
What is key for me is that the thing we are talking about gets adopted by a lot of people who then change what they do - they either do new things or more effective things.
Is innovation always for the better? No (think of the guillotine).
Should it be always for the better?Of course, we should always aspire to effect beneficial change. But given the fact that many innovations produce unforeseen consequences, some good some bad, we may sometimes need to try new things for the sake of breaking the mould, and see what eventuates.
Successful innovation is evidenced by demonstrable impact.
Successful innovation is evidenced by demonstrable impact.
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