Key Takeaways Ah, innovation! It is that flair in the entrepreneurs' eyes, the burning desire in their belly, the wind that supports their startup's takeoff. But here's the kicker: Real innovation isn't just about looking into the future; it is also about considering looking around. Envision a world where ideas are like bees, which fly from one field to another and exchange pollen as they go, giving the flowery landscape of interconnected innovations.
Let's dive into the notion of cross-pollination for innovation, where the dissimilarities in the field aren't just accepted; they are the preferred mode of operation. So, before we get to the topic itself, I want to clarify things here. This isn't your usual "go against the flow" sermon.
Nope. We are going to get down to the nitty-gritty of walking-your-talk, boots-on-the-ground entrepreneurship to make innovation your business's bread and butter — and not just any type of innovation, but the kind of innovation that can make one say: "Now, why didn't I think of that?" Now, with full faith, we'll be setting off, my fellow groundbreakers of the future, on this voyage of exploration and discovery. The following list is what I call the ten commandments of cross-pollination that will spark innovation .
Related: How to Transform Your Workplace Culture with Cross-Pollination 1. Celebrate the renaissance spirit Leonardo da Vinci, the one and only Renaissance man, was not merely engaged in art and science for the fun of it. He realized.