I participated in a Leadership Network webinar last week on 10 Discoveries About Innovation in the Church. They always do a great job, and this was no exception. I'm continuing to unpack the info from that webinar and will probably post about it later this week. It dovetailed with a book I'm reading; here are the main points.
Elaine Dundon, in her book The Seeds of Innovation, sees innovation as a process that can be cultivated. She finds that there are 3 main areas, with three steps in each one.
Understanding
- Gathering information
- Clarifying the real problem
- Setting innovation goalposts
Imagination
- Seeking stimuli
- Uncovering insight
- Identifying ideas
Action
- Developing the innovation road map
- Gaining commitment
- Implementing the innovation road map
She also depicts the process of innovation as a continuum, with efficiency innovation on one side, evolutionary innovation in the middle, and revolutionary innovation on the other side.
Church Solutions magazine's December issue featured innovation articles as well. Be sure to take a look online for more interesting information.
What's your take on innovation? What innovative seeds are you planting now, and what kind of harvest do you expect in the future from your efforts?
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