Encouraging ideas and innovation: Untapped resource

Abstract

Purpose

To examine why UK business seems to be lacking in opportunities for employees to be creative.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer.

Finding

The article states that over half the workers questioned are not encouraged to be creative. Many respondents said they often keep ideas to themselves, and that there are no rewards for innovation. The manufacturing industry is particularly suffering.

Practical implications

Highlights the value of incentives. Offers advice on how to encourage innovation within organizations.

Originality/value

The paper is an independent piece based on a recent study of the UK workforce. Gives a good overview of the current state of innovation in UK business and suggests ways to turn the trend around.

Citation

(2006), "Encouraging ideas and innovation: Untapped resource", Strategic Direction, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 32-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540610635933