Forbes describes corporate innovation as “having out-of-the-box thinking as a strategy within your business”. Therefore, it relies heavily on individual creativity and having the right ideas presented at the right time. Sadly, when innovation is only driven by top management, it's hard for other employees to be heard.
Worse still, it prevents intrapreneurs from taking ownership of their ideas or feeling able to experiment or test new innovations. Consequently, then, a top-down approach to innovation strangles creativity out of intrapreneurs and creates a fear of failure. When added to the fact that 79% of employees quit due to a lack of appreciation, it is clear that this outdated culture should be avoided.
To move away from strict hierarchies, organizations must consciously put effort into adapting their company culture. KICKBOX by rready helps you to do so by changing traditional hierarchies to support decentralized intrapreneurship.
By implementing a program like KICKBOX, organizations convey a powerful message to their employees – we believe in your potential and your ability to think outside the box. We want to uncover your hidden talents and provide you with the time and resources to explore your innovative ideas. This singular act serves as a catalyst in fostering a culture of innovation, trust, and creativity within the organization.
KICKBOX feeds into the process of unlocking employee creativity and can transform the overall company culture for several key reasons. The most telling aspects of the new culture include;
If you want to learn more about using KICKBOX and the Kickbox method, contact the rready team for a full demo today.
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