Comments on: Innovation Lesson from The Apprentice http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/ Steve shares his unconventional approach on Business Innovation, Creativity, Goals and Critical Thinking Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Measure Innovation NOT InnovationS | Business Innovation Speaker and Consultant Stephen Shapiro http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-35588 Measure Innovation NOT InnovationS | Business Innovation Speaker and Consultant Stephen Shapiro Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:22:46 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-35588 [...] one of my favorite blog entries, “Innovation Lessons from the Apprentice,” I discuss how measuring hot dog sales, stopped one team from being creative. As a result, their [...] [...] one of my favorite blog entries, “Innovation Lessons from the Apprentice,” I discuss how measuring hot dog sales, stopped one team from being creative. As a result, their [...]

]]> By: 5 Management ZINGERS - Vol 1. No1 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34215 5 Management ZINGERS - Vol 1. No1 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:01:08 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34215 [...] Innovation Lesson From the Apprentice by Stephen Shapiro. I always enjoy reading Stephen. This post based on a recent Apprentice show focused on selling hot dogs. You will learn a hot dog is more than you think: Stop micro-managing activities and make sure that every employee understands – and keeps their eyes on - business fundamentals and what matters most. This will enhance both creativity and overall business performance. [...] [...] Innovation Lesson From the Apprentice by Stephen Shapiro. I always enjoy reading Stephen. This post based on a recent Apprentice show focused on selling hot dogs. You will learn a hot dog is more than you think: Stop micro-managing activities and make sure that every employee understands – and keeps their eyes on – business fundamentals and what matters most. This will enhance both creativity and overall business performance. [...]

]]> By: Mark Riddle http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34105 Mark Riddle Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:13:42 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34105 Another lesson in innovation is shown by the selection of the project manager. "Empresario" chose their project manager by traditional methods reasoning that since Omarosa has been on the series before she would have a inside track on how to play the game. "Hydra" selected Stephen Baldwin because he wanted to see what he could do. Many times companies select the choice that looks best using traditional methods, and ignore candidates with a fresh perspective. Innovation comes alive when the boundaries of traditional habits are broken. Another lesson in innovation is shown by the selection of the project manager.

“Empresario” chose their project manager by traditional methods reasoning that since Omarosa has been on the series before she would have a inside track on how to play the game.

“Hydra” selected Stephen Baldwin because he wanted to see what he could do.

Many times companies select the choice that looks best using traditional methods, and ignore candidates with a fresh perspective.

Innovation comes alive when the boundaries of traditional habits are broken.

]]> By: Anne Truitt Zelenka » links for 2008-01-08 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34100 Anne Truitt Zelenka » links for 2008-01-08 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:23:27 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34100 [...] Innovation Lesson from The Apprentice : Stephen Shapiro “Is your organization measuring how many hot dogs it sells? Or are you looking at creative ways to make as much money as possible?” (tags: innovation business making-money) [...] [...] Innovation Lesson from The Apprentice : Stephen Shapiro “Is your organization measuring how many hot dogs it sells? Or are you looking at creative ways to make as much money as possible?” (tags: innovation business making-money) [...]

]]> By: Stephen Shapiro http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34099 Stephen Shapiro Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:42:56 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34099 Karl, you are correct. Sticking your neck out can be difficult, especially if you are concerned that it will be chopped off. Yes, management must encourage risk taking (or as I prefer to think of it, "encourage acting like an owner") if innovation is to occur. Equally, if the employee is "less attached" to his or her job, they will do a better job. Doug Busch, former Chief Information Officer at Intel once told me, “The best things I have ever done in my career came shortly after I decided that the best thing that could happen to me is that they fire me.” You, as an employee, can add more value (innovation) when you are doing what is right rather than what will keep your job. And yes, that is easier said than done. Karl, you are correct. Sticking your neck out can be difficult, especially if you are concerned that it will be chopped off. Yes, management must encourage risk taking (or as I prefer to think of it, “encourage acting like an owner”) if innovation is to occur. Equally, if the employee is “less attached” to his or her job, they will do a better job.

Doug Busch, former Chief Information Officer at Intel once told me, “The best things I have ever done in my career came shortly after I decided that the best thing that could happen to me is that they fire me.”

You, as an employee, can add more value (innovation) when you are doing what is right rather than what will keep your job. And yes, that is easier said than done.

]]> By: karl Staib l Your Happiness Matters http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34094 karl Staib l Your Happiness Matters Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:45:22 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34094 Not being afraid of sticking your neck out there and telling the boss that you want to try a new idea is difficult. I think many of employees are afraid to do this because of the backlash it can create. It's up to management to allow mistakes to be made, so employees aren't afraid to try something new. Not being afraid of sticking your neck out there and telling the boss that you want to try a new idea is difficult. I think many of employees are afraid to do this because of the backlash it can create. It’s up to management to allow mistakes to be made, so employees aren’t afraid to try something new.

]]> By: Stephen Shapiro http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34079 Stephen Shapiro Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:39:12 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34079 Thanks David! Your website rocks. I am honored to be on the Top 5 Management Zinger list. Keep up the good work. Thanks David! Your website rocks. I am honored to be on the Top 5 Management Zinger list. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: David Zinger http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34078 David Zinger Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:33:17 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/01/07/innovation-lesson-from-the-apprentice/#comment-34078 This post has been chosen as one of the top 5 Management Zingers on Slacker Manager for Saturday January 12th. Thanks for the heads up on the hot dog and innovation. David This post has been chosen as one of the top 5 Management Zingers on Slacker Manager for Saturday January 12th. Thanks for the heads up on the hot dog and innovation.
David

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