Innovation MythBusters – Best Practices are Stupid
This video from BNet has author and Innovation Excellence contributor Stephen Shapiro talking about whether best practices are stupid and whether they are key to innovation or not.
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Steven Shapiro’s observations are common sense but brilliant common sense. Shapiro often puts himself in the position of the kid who calls the Emperor on his choice of clothes — none — and the critical observer who provides answers pertinent to the enhancement of innovation processes. His answers aren’t how-to’s but more why-to’s, which is more valuable in the long run. Thirty minutes into the presentation, I was still involved, still eager to hear more from Shapiro. He makes sense by avoiding cant. Being a heretic, after all, is what innovating is all about. It does make implementation difficult, however. We need a second presentation by Shapiro to hear how he manages or views others as achieving implementation of innovation. Think about that.