Dr Satpreet Singh Director and CEO Ardass Corpora on
The Inspiring Leaders Revamping the Future
Editor’s Note
THE PIVOT OF AN EVER-PROGRESSIVE TOMORROW
Inaworldofacceleratedtechnologicalimprovements,
socialchange,andenvironmentalchallenges,visionary leadershipisthepivotofprogress.Today'sleadersno longerreacttoevents,butinstead,theyactasforerunners intothefuture,challengerules,andinspireprogressacross theentireglobe.Whatprimarilysetsthemapartistheir insight,agility,andcommitmenttopurpose-driven leadership.Whileprofitabilityistheconcern,trueleaders worktowardbuildinganimpact,impactingthefuturefor climatechange,socialjustice,andmuchmore.
Theseleadersembraceteamworkandinclusivitygiven complexissuesthatrequiredifferentperspectives.Inthis context,innovationthrivesbywayofopennessandtrust. Anotherstrengthofsuchleadersisresilience;theycanlead byexampleintimesofcrisisinvolvingtheworldand empowerothertoholdon.Theyencouragelifelonglearning forthesakeofcontinuousadaptabilitygiventhattheworld changes.
Theabilityofgreatvisionwilldemandpeopleandprovoke thepotentialtothinkbigandactforapurpose-onethat surpassesthestatusquo.Influencewillcontinuetoshape theindustries,policies,andnormsofsociety,pavingthe
waytowardanequitableandsustainablefuture.Andasthe worldcontinuesonitsway,theseleaderswillbeatthe forefront,rediscoveringwhatleadershipinthe21stcentury meansandleavinglegaciesofprogressandhope.
Inthelandscapeofmanytimesuncertainandcertainly fragmented,theseleaderscreateclearlydefinedvisionsof whatispossible-theyquestionthestatusquo,inspirepeople todarebetter,thinkbigger,andactmorepurposely.Their influencereachesfarbeyondtheirimmediatecirclesof influenceandshapesindustries,policies,andsocietalnorms inwaysthattheworldwillfeelforgenerationstocome.
Inthefollowingpages,‘TheInspiringLeaders RevampingtheFuture,’of Insights Success India will shinethelightonthetrailblazingtomorrow.Theywilllead towardvision,purpose,resilience,andtransformation-from renovationofthefuturetoredefinitionof21st-century leadership.Theirlegacieswillbetransformation:free peopleforchange,innovationfearlessly,andmoreforthe equitable,sustainable,andhopefulfutureofall.
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AbhishekChand, ChiefOperatingOfficer
AvinashChandra, FounderandCEO
DrSatpreetSingh, DirectorandCEO
The Inspiring Leaders Revamping the Future
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ArdassCorporation
NarendraBhat, PresidentandFounder BuildTrack
SrikanthM, ChiefTechnology Officer(CTO)
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AbhishekChandistheChiefOperatingOfficeratSigma SustainabilityInstitutebasedinSingapore,CentralSingapore.
SteeredbyFounderandCEOAvinashChandra,BrandLoom Consultinghelpsbusinessesunlocksuccessinthedigitalage.
DrSatpreetSingh,theIndian-AmericanCEOofArdass Corporationhascarvedaremarkablepathinboththe businessandeducationsectors.
NarendraBhatisthePresidentandFounderofBuildTrack,a leaderinSmartAutomationandIoTsolutions.
SrikanthMisaChiefTechnologyOfficeratCymunebasedin Cyberabad,Telangana.
Dr
A Stevie® Award-Winning Researcher, Scholar, Author, Organizational Leader, and Entrepreneurial Spirit of Human Excellence
The dynamic nature of the business ecosystem, with its constant evolution and challenges, motivated me to step in, driven by the belief that with the right strategies and leadership, businesses can not only thrive but also contribute significantly to societal progress.
Dr Satpreet Singh Director and CEO
Ardass Corpora on
The Inspiring Leaders Revamping the Future
Atthehelmofeverythrivingenterpriseliesa visionaryleaderarmedwithastrategicmindanda relentlessdrive.Theseindividualspossessthe uniqueabilitytotransformbusinessesintoiconicbrands, shapingthefuturewithunwaveringdetermination.Dr SatpreetSinghisashiningexampleofsuchleadershipand abeaconintherealmofinspirationalfigures.
Itallbeganfourdecadesago.Inthepicturesquevillageof HarseChhina,nestledintheheartofIndia,a young boy, Satpreet, embarkedonaneducationaljourneythatwould shapehisfutureinremarkableways.Hisstorybeganinthe nurturingembraceofthevillageschool,wheretheseedsof curiosityandaloveforlearningweresown.These formativeyearswerenotjustabouttextbooksand classrooms;theywereaboutinstillingvaluesandapassion forknowledgethatwouldguidehimthroughouthislife.
Today,DrSatpreet'sjourneyfromthevillageschooltothe DirectorandCEOofArdassCorporationisatestament tothepowerofeducation,determination,andapassionfor learning.Hisexperienceshaveshapedhimintoaleader whovaluesintegrity,humility,andselflessservice.
Inanexclusiveinterviewwith Insights Success India,Dr Satpreetsharedhisawe-inspiringstory.
Asaninspiringleaderintheindustry,couldyoutakeus backtothebeginningofyourjourney?Whatmotivated youtostepintothisdynamicecosystem?
Myjourneybeganwithadeeppassionforunderstanding howbusinessesoperateandadesiretomakeatangible impactonthecommunitiesIserve.Growingup,Iwas alwaysfascinatedbytheintricaciesoforganizational
With Ardass, we aim to expand our reach both domestically and internationally, bringing our unique blend of strategic leadership and innovative solutions to a broader audience.
managementandtheroleleadershipplaysinshaping success.Thiscuriosityledmetopursueadvanceddegrees inbusinessadministration,allowingmetogaininsightsinto effectiveleadershipandbusinessoperations.Thedynamic natureofthebusinessecosystem,withitsconstant evolutionandchallenges,motivatedmetostepin,driven bythebeliefthatwiththerightstrategiesandleadership, businessescannotonlythrivebutalsocontribute significantlytosocietalprogress.
ArdassCorporationhasemergedasaleading transformationalcompanyinitsniche.Couldyoushare theguidingphilosophythathaspropelledyour organization'ssuccess?
Ourguidingphilosophyisdeeplyrootedintheprinciplesof integrity,innovation,andinclusivity.AtArdass,webelieve thattruesuccesscomesfromacommitmenttoethical practicesandarelentlesspursuitofexcellence.Innovation isattheheartofeverythingwedo,andwestrivetostay aheadofindustrytrendsbycontinuouslyadaptingand evolvingourstrategies.Inclusivityensuresthateveryvoice withinourorganizationisheardandvalued,fosteringa cultureofcollaborationthatdrivesoursuccess.This philosophyhasallowedustobuildstrongrelationshipswith ourclients,partners,andemployees,propellingustothe forefrontofourindustry.
Theindustriallandscapeiscontinuallyevolving.Please briefouraudienceaboutyourfirm’sUSPsandhowyou arecurrentlypositionedasoneofthebest transformationalcompaniesinitssector.
Ardassisuniquelypositionedinthemarketduetoour abilitytoanticipateandrespondtoindustrychangeswith agilityandprecision.Ouruniquesellingpropositions (USPs)include
•Acomprehensiveunderstandingofthebusiness landscape,
•Acommitmenttocustomer-centricsolutions,and
•Anunwaveringfocusoninnovation.
Wehaveestablishedfoundationalprocessesthatstreamline ouroperations,allowustoidentifynewrevenue opportunities,andmaximizeprofitability.Byfosteringa forward-thinking,performance-drivenculture,weensure thatourteamisalwaysalignedwithourclients'evolving needs.Thisstrategicapproachhassolidifiedourreputation asaleaderintransformationalbusinesspractices.
Yourinspirationalleadershipstyleisoftenrecognizedas adrivingforcebehindArdassCorporation's achievements.Couldyouexplainyourapproachto leadershipandteambuildingwithintheorganization?
Myapproachtoleadershipiscentredaroundempowerment, collaboration,andcontinuouslearning.Ibelieveinleading byexampleandcreatinganenvironmentwhereeveryteam memberfeelsvaluedandmotivatedtocontributetheirbest. Teambuilding,forme,involvesfosteringacultureoftrust andopencommunication,whereideascanbesharedfreely andinnovationisencouraged.Ialsoprioritizethe professionalgrowthofmyteambyprovidingthemwith opportunitiestolearnanddevelopnewskills.Byaligning ourcollectivegoalsandencouragingacollaborativespirit, wehavebeenabletoachieveremarkableresultsanddrive ourcompanyforward.
Theessenceoffuturetransformationliesininnovation disruptionsandenhancingtheend-userexperience. Howdoesyourcompanystrikeabalancebetween operationalefficiencyandcustomersatisfaction?
AtArdass,weunderstandthatoperationalefficiencyand customersatisfactionaretwosidesofthesamecoin.We achievethisbalancebyintegratingcutting-edge
One of the most transformative projects we undertook was the development and implementation of the TDMPITAS framework for a successful e-learning environment.
technologiesintoouroperationswhilemaintainingastrong focusontheneedsofourcustomers.Ourprocessesare designedtobebothefficientandflexible,allowingusto adaptquicklytochangingcustomerdemands.Weregularly seekfeedbackfromourclientstoensurethatoursolutions arenotonlymeetingbutexceedingtheirexpectations.This customer-centricapproach,combinedwithourcommitment tooperationalexcellence,hasallowedustobuildlonglastingrelationshipswithourclientswhiledriving continuousimprovementwithinourorganization.
Digitalizationandtechnologicaladvancementsare crucialaspectsofthemodernindustrialecosystem.How doesArdassCorporationintegratetheseprinciplesinto itscorefunctioningandcontributetoatechnovative future?
Digitalizationisatthecoreofourbusinessstrategy.We haveembracedtechnologicaladvancementsacrossall levelsofouroperations,fromutilizingadvancedsoftware forprojectmanagementtoimplementingAI-driventools fordataanalysis.Thisintegrationallowsustooperatewith greaterefficiency,accuracy,andscalability.Additionally, wearecontinuouslyexploringnewtechnologiesthatcan enhanceourserviceofferingsandimproveourclients' experiences.Bystayingattheforefrontofdigital innovation,wenotonlystreamlineouroperationsbutalso positionourselvesasleadersincontributingtoa technovativefuture.
ArdassCorporationhasachievedremarkablesuccess. Couldyouhighlightatransformativeprojector initiativethatshowcasesyourcompany'scommitmentto excellenceandinnovation?
Oneofthemosttransformativeprojectsweundertookwas thedevelopmentandimplementationoftheTDMPITAS
frameworkforasuccessfule-learningenvironment.This initiativewasnotonlyaresponsetothegrowingdemand fordigitaleducationsolutionsbutalsoatestamenttoour commitmenttoinnovationandexcellence.Theframework wasdesignedtoenhancethelearningexperienceby integratingadvancedtechnologieswithpedagogicalbest practices.Thesuccessofthisprojecthashadasignificant impactontheeducationsector,providingascalableand effectivesolutionfore-learningthathasbeenwidely adoptedandpraisedforitseffectiveness.
Theworkforceisthecornerstoneofanysuccessful organization.Howdoyoufosteracultureofgrowth, skilldevelopment,andempowermentamongits employees?
Ourapproachtoworkforcedevelopmentiscentredaround creatingasupportiveandempoweringenvironmentwhere everyemployeehastheopportunitytogrowandsucceed. Weinvestheavilyintraininganddevelopmentprograms thataretailoredtotheneedsofouremployees,ensuring theyhavetheskillsandknowledgerequiredtoexcelintheir roles.Wealsoencourageacultureofcontinuouslearning, whereemployeesaremotivatedtopursuefurthereducation andcertifications.Empowermentiskeytoourleadership philosophy,andwestrivetocreateaworkplacewhere employeesfeelconfidentintheirabilitiesandare encouragedtotakeinitiativeandcontributetothe company’ssuccess.
AsaleaderinIndia'sindustrialsector,yourcompany haslikelyfaceditsshareofchallenges.Couldyoushare aninstancewhereyourteam'sresilienceandingenuity triumphedoveradversity?
OnenotablechallengewefacedwasduringtheCOVID-19 pandemicwhenthesuddenshifttoremoteworkanddigital
Our guiding philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
operationsposedsignificantoperationalhurdles.However, ourteam'sresilienceandingenuityshonethroughduring thistime.Wequicklyadaptedbyimplementingremote worksolutionsandensuringthatouremployeeshadthe necessarytoolsandsupporttoworkeffectivelyfromhome. OurITteamplayedacrucialroleinsettingupsecureand efficientdigitalsystemsthatallowedustomaintain businesscontinuity.Throughopencommunicationanda collaborativeapproach,wewereablenotonlytoovercome thesechallengesbutalsotofindnewopportunitiesfor growthinthedigitalspace.
TheCOVID-19pandemichasreshapedindustries globally.Howhasyourcompanymadecontingency plansforsimilaruncertaineventsinthefuture?
TheCOVID-19pandemicwasawake-upcallformany businesses,includingours,highlightingtheimportanceof robustcontingencyplanning.Inresponse,wehave developedcomprehensivebusinesscontinuityplansthatare designedtomitigatetheimpactofsimilaruncertainevents inthefuture.Theseplansincludeflexibleworking arrangements,investmentincloud-basedtechnologies,and theestablishmentofacross-functionalcrisismanagement team.Wealsoconductregularscenarioplanningexercises toensurethatwearepreparedforawiderangeofpotential disruptions.Bytakingtheseproactivesteps,weare confidentinourabilitytonavigatefuturechallengeswhile continuingtodeliverexceptionalservicetoourclients.
BusinessesareawayfortheIndianindustrytopaceup itseconomicpotentialandcapacity.Whatwouldbeyour advicetootherbuddingentrepreneurswhoaspireto ventureintothestartupspace?
Myadvicetobuddingentrepreneursistoremainadaptable andresilientinthefaceofchallenges.Thestartupjourneyis filledwithuncertainties,butitisalsoanincredibly rewardingexperienceifapproachedwiththerightmindset. Focusonunderstandingyourmarket,identifyingunique valuepropositions,andbuildingastrongnetworkof mentorsandpeerswhocansupportyourgrowth. Additionally,neverunderestimatetheimportanceofethical businesspracticesandacustomer-centricapproach.These elementsarecrucialforlong-termsuccessandcansetyour businessapartinacompetitivemarket.Lastly,staycurious andalwaysbewillingtolearnandevolveasbothaleader andanentrepreneur.
Lookingahead,whatisyourvisionforyourcompany? Howdoyouaspiretocontinuemakingasignificant impactonIndia'stransformationalfuturelandscape?
Lookingahead,myvisionforArdassistocontinuebeinga catalystforpositivechangeandinnovationinthebusiness world.Weaimtoexpandourreachbothdomesticallyand internationally,bringingouruniqueblendofstrategic leadershipandinnovativesolutionstoabroaderaudience. Aswemoveforward,wewillremaincommittedtoourcore valuesofintegrity,inclusivity,andexcellence.Ourfocus willbeondrivingsustainablegrowth,embracingdigital transformation,andcreatingvalueforourclients, employees,andcommunities.Bystayingtruetothese principles,IamconfidentthatArdasswillcontinuetomake asignificantimpactonIndia'stransformationalfuture landscape,settingnewbenchmarksforsuccessinthe industry.
In a constantly changing world, Dr Satpreet Singh's story reminds us that the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey. With each step he takes, he continues to embody the principles of continuous learning and growth, embracing challenges as opportunities for evolution. As he forges ahead, Dr Satpreet Singh is not only shaping his own destiny but also contributing to the greater good, proving that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for all.
Quality is the best business Plan. period.
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JohnLasseter
LEADERSHIP Lessons from the C-suite
TheC-suiteistheuppermosttierintermsof
corporatemanagement.Suchplacesdoallthe strategizingfortheorganization,chartingvisions, anddecidingtheorganizations'futures.Suchleaderscut acrosstheclassofCEOs,CFOs,COOs,andothertop executiveswhoholdaveryinfluentialandresponsiblerank inorganizations.Theyshapethecompanyculture,drive innovation,andsteertheirorganizationstosuccess. However,attheC-suitelevel,leadershipworkssomuch beyondjusttheday-to-dayaffairsmanagementandrequires amoreprofoundandpracticalinsightintostrategy,people, andcomplexitytonavigateanever-changingbusiness landscape.
Whileeachoftheseleadershasdramaticallydifferent strengthsandexperiences,afewlessonsaboutleadership arefoundwitheachgreatmindintheC-suite.These valuableinsightsteachtheaspiringleader,manager,and professionalhowtomakeadifferenceinhisorherown professionaljourney.
Someofthemostimportantlessonslearned,fromtheCsuite,especially,arethoseconcerningvisionarythinking. Thevisionsforleadersarenotsimplypeeringover immediatehurdlesthatareputintheirpathbutfocusingon long-termdirectionforthecompany.Theyhavetoenvision market,technological,andsocietalchangestopositiontheir organizationandthenthriveoverthelonghaul.
C-levelmanagersareoftenaskedtomakedecisionsthat willnotnecessarilybenefittheorganizationforyears, decades,orevenalifetime.Suchdecisionsdemandmore strategicthinking:focusonwheretheorganizationisnow, andwhereitneedstobegoingintothefuture.Thisisa hugeneedinhighlyrapidlychangingindustriessuchas technology,healthcare,orfinance.
Visionaryleadershipalsoinspiresthewholeorganizationto buyintothatlong-termvision.Leadersshouldclearlyand effectivelycommunicatetheirgoals,makingthemclearto allteammemberssothateveryonecanunderstandhisrole inthecompany'sachievement.Thisfostersashared
purposethatunitesandmotivateemployeesatalllevelsof theorganization.
AdaptabilityandAgility
ThebusinessenvironmentisVUCA:volatile,uncertain, complex,andambiguous.Inthischanginglandscape, adaptabilityisaparticularlyimportantleadershipattribute forC-suiteexecutives.Thecapacitytotakeabout-face turns,reassessstrategies,andrespondtounforeseenissues makesitpossibleforanyorganisationtostayaliveand thrive.
Leadersneedtobeagileenough-inbothdecision-making andleadingstyle.Theyshouldbeabletorespondquicklyas neededwhileconsideringandanalyzingtheissuesto determinewhatisbest.Thismayinvolvebeingagile enoughtochangetheirdirectionwhenappropriatewhile stillhavingaclearsenseofwheretheyareheaded.
Asanexample,therewastheCOVID-19pandemicthat shooktheflexibilityofleadersatthegloballevel.They weremorelikelytosucceedthosewhoquicklypivoted theirtactics-fromgoingremote,diversifyingtheirsupply chains,toinnovatingnewproductsandservices.Adapting thisensuresthatimmediateproblemsolvingisdonebut alsocreatesacultureofresilience,whichflowsthroughall thefacetsoftheorganization.
EmotionalIntelligenceandPeople-CentricLeadership
Today,c-suiteleadersarenotonlysupposedtoensurethe kindofwell-beingofacompanyorganizationintermsof profitabilityoroperationaleffectivenessbutalsoaboutthe statusofemployees.Therefore,emotionalintelligenceor EQhasemergedasadefiningtraitofsuchgreatleaders. Thisincludestheemotionalandpsychologicalneedsofthe employeesinordertomaintaintheirmorale,haveshared collaboration,andbuildstrongteamsworkingeffectively.
Highemotionallyintelligentleaderscanevenbevery empathetictotheiremployeesandunderstandthe challengestheyfaceandmakeaworkenvironmentthat bringstrustandengagementtowork.Theyrealizepeople arethemostvaluableassetofanyorganizationandpay attentiontoemployeesatisfaction,well-being,andpersonal development.
Truepeople-basedleadershipequatesnotonlytothe listeningofemployees,butinvolvesdevelopingacultureof free-flowingcommunicationwhereinfeedbackisvalued,
andemployeesfeelmostcomfortablewithexpressingtheir ideasandconcerns.Thatway,theleaderswhocreatesuch anenvironmentwillreadilyretainthosetoptalents,boost productivity,anddriveinnovation.
Thehigh-pressuresituationofhigh-stakesdecision making
LeadershipintheC-suiteismarkedbysuchanabilityto makedecisionsofhighstakesincrisissituations.Whether theyarereactingtoafinancialcrisis,tryingtodealwitha publicrelationissue,orcapitalizingonanopportunity arisingfrommarketcircumstances,C-suiteleadersoften havetomaketoughdecisionswithoutrequisiteinformation andintensemediascrutiny.
Thereisnothingworsethanabaddecision,but indecisivenesscanbeworse.Itisduringsuchmomentsthat theabilitytoremaincalmandpoisedreallytakesover.The greatleadersintheC-suiteknowitandreallydohaveto workhardatweighingtheprosandconsbeforemakingan immediatedecision.Theyconsultthekeystakeholdersand maketherightchoiceafteranalyzingitaccordingtotheir long-termvisionoftheorganization.
Tobemorespecific,theC-suiteleveldecisionsareoften competinginnature."Leadersneedtoknowtheneedsof shareholders,employees,customers,andothers.Aboveall, theyhavetoknowthattheymustkeepthecompany financiallyandoperationallyviable."Suchataskrequires asmuchanalyticalskillasrichnessinorganizationalvalues andmission.
ThePowerofC-SuiteLeadership
ThejobofleadershipintheC-suiteisendless,butsoisthe scopefortheabilitytomakeanenormousdifference. Importanttakeawaysfromgreatmindsinthe C-suite—long-termvision,adaptability,emotional intelligence,decision-makingunderpressure,fostering innovation,andleadingthroughchange—includevaluable lessonsforleadersateverylevel.
Theseleadershipprinciplespreparebuddingleadersforthe challengesofthecurrentmodernbusinessworldandgive themachancetoleavelastingmarksontheirorganizations andindustries.Atitscore,excellentleadershipinthe C-suiteiswaybeyondprofitefficiency-toholdandenvision asustainable,people-driven,andinnovation-intensive futureforthecompanyandotherstakeholders.
Novel Approaches
Leaders Encouraging and Crty
Inthiseraofrapidchange,creativityandinnovation willbethecornerstonesforexcellenceinalmostany industry.Mostsuccessfulcompaniesandorganizations arenolongerreallyapplyingthetraditionalmethodsor establishedways;thebetteronesareacultureofcontinuous innovation,pushingboundaries,andthinkingoutofthe box.Itisleaderswhopromotethekindofenvironment wherecreativitycanbesustainedandencouraged.
Suchvisionaryleadersunderstandthat21st-century problemsneedinnovativesolutionsandtheonlywayto competeisbyforcingchallengingteamstothinkout-of-thebox,experimentwithnon-traditionalsolutions,andtake risks.Withsuchacreativeandinnovativemindset,itdoes unlocknewgrowthopportunitiesbut,instead,itenables reconstructingthefuture.
TheRoleofLeadershipinCultivatingCreativity
Leadersareverycentraltotheactualizationofcultureby theirorganizations.Noneisasevidentasinhowleadership approachescreativity.Creativitydoesnotjustoccur overnight,butithappenswhenthereareconducive
conditions.Thisiswhereleadershipstepsin.Leaders,who appreciatecreativity,willgivetheirmembersan environmentwhereideascanflowasmuchaspossible, resourcestopursuesuchideas,andthesecurityto experimentwithoutthefearoffalling.
Oneofthebestpracticesleaderscanuseinorderto encouragecreativityiscreatingsafetyforexperimentation. Fearoffailureresultsinadiscouragedcultureofrisk avoidancewheretheemployeesareafraidoftakingthe challengesandalsoaboutspecificideas.Innovativeleaders makeroomforrisksastheyinterpretfailureasoneofthe opportunitiestolearn.Aslongasemployeesfeelthattheir leaderscareforthemevenwhentheyfail,theywillbemore willingtotakerisksandknowhowfarbeyondtheedgeone canreach.
Itisarealshake-downinthemindset,lookingatfailureas asteppingstonetowardsuccess.Suchanattitudewillgive waytothefreeflowofgreaterideasandmoredaring approachestowardsproblem-solving.Creativeleadersare notonesthathavepatienceforfailure;theyrathercelebrate itwithintheinnovationprocess,aseachmisstepmakes themclosertobreakthroughsolutions.
EncourageCollaborationandDiversityofPerspectives
Innovationoftenemergesfromthecross-pollination betweenvariousideas,views,anddisciplines.Thisiswhy leaderswhocollaboraterealizethatitispreciselydiverse teamsthatbringabroadersetofexperiences,viewpoints, andapproachestothefray,whichistheultimatesourceof moreinnovativeoutput.Itisbyencouragingcollaboration thattheseleaderssmashdownsilosandactuallycompelthe respectiveteamstowork,shareideas,andcombinetheir strengths.
Withtoday'sglobalizedworkplaceswhereteamsoftenare composedofpeoplefromvariousdifferentbackgrounds, cultures,andexpertise,thisbecomesanessentialstrategy. Diversitywillgreatlyencouragecreativityaswellas innovationinproblem-solvingandhenceleadershipthat appreciatesdiversityandactivelyseeksoutdifferent viewpointsismorelikelytofindcreativewaystosolve problems.Whetherthiscomesintheformofstructured brainstorming,crossfunctionalprojects,oropenchannels ofcommunication,collaborationisthestrongesttoolfor unlockingthefullcreativepowerofanorganization.
Theleadersalsomaketheirteamscontinuouslearnerssince landscapesconstantlychange,requiringknowledgeinput almostonadailybasis.Creativityandinnovationrequire newknowledge,skills,andideascomingintoone'slifeall thetime.Innovativeleadersensurethatalltheseresourcesworkshops,seminars,trainingprogramsetc.-remainwithin easyreachoftheirteamssothattheydonotloseleadinany emergingtrendsortechnology.Theseleadersnurturethe curiosityculturebyemphasizinglearninganddevelopment, whichempowerspeopletotryoutnewideasandbreakthe statusquo.
RemovalofBarrierstoInnovation
Leadsalsoneedtoclearanyobstaclesthatmaylimit creativethinking.Formost,itinvolvesastreamliningof bureaucracy,processes,andprovidingroomforemployees todrivetheirideas.Micromanagementandrigidstructures mostoftenrestrictcreativitybecausetheypreventthe individualfromtryingoutnewsolutionsortestingfresh ideas.
Innovativeleadersareawareofhowautonomyandtrustare worthsomuch.Theygivetheirteamsthefreedomtopursue imaginationandempowerdecision-making,andtherefore theyfosterasenseofownershipandaccountabilitythrough that;allthatfeedscreativity.Trustedandvaluedemployees willplacemorestakeintheirassignmentsandinvestfully intheirworkandcontributeinnovativesolutions.
Now,leaderscanmotivatepeoplethroughinnovationas wellbyprovidingthemwithtoolsandotherresourcesto explore.Mostofthetime,itwouldrequiresomekindof investmentinnewandmoderntechnology,someoftheir timeforcreativeprojects,orevenaresearchand developmentfund.Seriousleaderswhoprovidetheteams witheverythingtheycouldneedtohelpthemimplement theircreativeideas,rangingfromaccesstothelatesttools tosparetimeandspacetoexperiment.
Creatingapathwayforfuturesuccess
Changeistheonlyconstant,inthisworld.Creativityand innovationhappenonlythroughthatfactor,anditisonly throughthatfactorthatpeoplearebecomingsuccessfulin thelongterm.Theleaderswhounderstandandactively fosteranenvironmentwherecreativitycanrisewillbe readytofacetheever-changinglandscapes.Theyaredoing thatbybringingsafetyspacesforexperimenting, encouragingworkingtogether,byremovingbarriers,andof course,byleadingbyexample.
Theleaderswhowillleadinthe21stcenturyaretheones whoviewcreativityandinnovationnotassomething desirablebutasaskillsetformastery.Theypavethewayto abrighter,moreinnovativefuturethroughnewapproaches andthecultureofbeingcreative.
You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.
Richard Branson
Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.
- Earl Nightingale