The 10 Principles of Innovation

As I’ve interviewed a number of innovators and entrepreneurs on the show over the last couple of years, it has re-confirmed my belief that innovation is not a process or a recipe, but it is fundamentally about people and their mindset.

In the first half of season three, I’ve had a chance to talk with a wide range of incredible guests, who have proven that there is no one particular way to successfully innovate.  And while people have different styles, and describe their strategies and philosophies in different ways, if you listen closely they share similar core beliefs that fuel their thinking.

As I looked back through these interviews, I realized there are ten broad themes which can be applied to your own innovation journey.  

Think of these 10 ideas as the Innovators on Tap Principles of Innovation. They may look a little different depending on the situation and are often applied in unique ways in different companies, but the core ideas are the same.  

The key is look below the surface of what they did, and understand why they did it - to understand the mindset driving their approach.

Our hope is that these principles help guide you throughout your own innovator’s journey. 

You can follow the podcast and host Chuck Swoboda on Twitter for further exploration and discussion on innovation.

The episode is also available wherever else you listen to podcasts. Enjoy!