Ask Your People for Growth Ideas

Growing your business is difficult in this economy, but absolutely essential to survival. Seek growth ideas from an often overlooked source of innovation — ask your people. Start by laying out a vision of where you want the organization to go. Then list the company's assets, map its capabilities, and identify new trends in the market. Not only will you tap an easily accessible source of ideas, you will ensure your people are engaged in the company's future. They will have their fingerprints all over it.


Source: Harvard Business Review