…questioning, experimenting, observing, associating and networking. –source
more on associating, one of my favorite traits of Jobs and something I hope to continually sharpen:
“the ability to make idea-producing connections by linking concepts from different disciplines — intellectual mash-ups”
From my experience here are some ways to apply these traits to see powerful disruptive innovation in your ministry:
Small Ministry or Non-Profit
Experiment like crazy! Once your organization grows it becomes increasingly harder to experiment without a significant investment in resources that may inhibit growth.
Observe like crazy! What naturally happens? What takes the most effort? What events/activities thrive? etc…
Medium Ministry or Non-Profit
Networking will provide the social infrastructure for your organization to grow to the next level. My experience is that medium-sized ministries experience a “stuck” phase until they harness outside resources to grow to the next level.
Large Ministry or Non-Profit
Questioning the status-quo and experimenting and testing alternative models and strategies can keep a large organization from becoming a frozen institution.
Have you taken any steps to foster innovation in your organization? I’d love to hear what’s working and what’s not!
How do you keep yourself from getting in “trouble”, other than joining a R&D team?
i don’t think you can–i think it’s more about getting in trouble “strategically.” especially in a large org w lots of bureaucracy 😉