Why Innovation Without a Mandate is Like Playing a Game Without Rules
Imagine stepping onto a soccer field where no one agrees on the rules. Some players think they can use their hands, others are convinced the goal is optional, and the referee has disappeared. That’s what trying to innovate without a clear mandate feels like. Chaos. Confusion. Frustration. And, most likely, failure.
Many businesses assume that hiring an innovation officer, product manager, or setting up an innovation lab means they’re set for success. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: without a formal mandate, innovation efforts are doomed before they begin. They’ll get buried under business politics, lack of resources, and leadership indecision.
In this article, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the importance of an innovation mandate, debunking mindful innovation from traditional innovation misconceptions, along with and how to scale innovation in your business through a mindful innovation mandate.