Innovation Under Pressure

Lateral thinking refers to a person's capacity to address problems by developing original answers to difficult questions.

This is the essence of creativity. All organizations benefit from creative solutions when traditional solutions fall short.

Working in crisis mode can make you less creative, since you’re less likely to collaborate and seek out new perspectives and find the best idea. You’re more likely to rely on hierarchy and produce average work, not breakthroughs.

With the fast pace of change in the digital age, leadership must be willing to try new technologies and adapt their approach to creating a digital workplace, or risk obsolescence.

The key to innovation for leaders is to keep abreast of developments in the digital sphere and ensure th...