How to Build Teams of Innovators: Linda Hill

Corporate innovation has never been more critical to an organization's long-term success, but all too often, innovation is seen as the work of a chosen few. A better approach is to democratize innovation by involving people at all levels and functions. In this video, Harvard Business School's Linda Hill discusses what she's learned about taking a strengths-based approach to innovation and shares her advice for managers looking to improve both organizational innovation and employee well-being.

For even more in-depth ideas on how to boost organizational innovation, read the full article "A Better Way to Unlock Innovation and Drive Change" here: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/a....

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Unlocking Innovation in Traditional Companies
00:32 Key Leadership Qualities for Transforming Into an Innovative Company
01:45 The Power of a Strengths-Based Approach to Performance Management
02:46 Democratizing Innovation: Engaging Everyone in the Process
03:28 Teams as Building Blocks for Organizational Change
04:56 Composing Cross-Hierarchical Teams for Innovation
05:30 Empowering Employees in Hierarchical Cultures
07:13 Setting Guardrails: Balancing Autonomy and Regulation
07:55 Case Study: How Leaders’ Language Impacts Innovation Culture
09:28 Closing Thoughts and Further Resources