Teams are being pushed to be more 'innovative' with every build, but there is often a lack of clarity on what innovation truly means or what it aims to achieve.
Innovation is not just a PR tactic, it is crucial for a company's core existence and survival. It is about constructing plausible futures to increase chances of survival, much like the unique ability of humans to lie.
Instead of investing in expensive innovation centers or setting up teams for innovation, companies need to focus on fostering a culture of innovation throughout the organization.
Innovation is not about infrastructure or out-of-the-box ideas, but about attacking core objectives with multiple challenging solutions to find the best results. Companies must embrace flexibility and a willingness to experiment to stay ahead in a constantly evolving business landscape.