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Every minute of every day, a manager somewhere around the world is killing creativity. They are responding to an employee with the deadly words “Yes, but we tried that last year and it didn’t work”. They are punishing those that fail. And they are micro-managing their direct reports and leaving no room for innovation to occur. The good news is that there are clear methods managers can use to ensure they don’t stifle creativity, and instead give it the chance to thrive. Here are five methods that will provide immediate results.
Do you remember the freedom of play as a child? Do you remember the adventures of your play; all the crazy, eventful and exciting possibilities your play offered? Bouncing through a hopscotch game, throwing a ball to your dog or charging down the street on your bike.
![AIM Blog - A guide to implementing innovation in the public sector](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-A-guide-to-implementing-innovation-in-the-public-sector_0.jpg)
Public sector organisations must strive towards innovation to keep up with the ever-changing expectations of customers in a digital world. However, this is easier said than done when innovation can be defined in so many ways. It’s the ambiguity around the meaning of ‘innovation’ that can make it seem like it’s just another overused buzzword for business professionals. So, what does it truly mean to be an innovative business in the public sector?
![AIM Blog - How to place agility at the core of your public sector organisation](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-How-to-place-agility-at-the-core-of-your-public-sector%20organisation_0.jpg)
The world around us is changing at a rapid rate. Economies, industries, markets and technologies are constantly evolving. For organisations to stay thrive and stay competitive in changing environments, they need to be agile.
![AIM Blog - The importance of collaboration in the public sector](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-The-importance-of-collaboration-in-the-public-sector_0.jpg)
Collaboration is important in every organisation. True collaboration in the public sector involves employees communicating with each other and building on each other’s ideas to innovate or do something differently.
![AIM Blog - Top 5 organisational issues impacting the healthcare sector in Australia](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-Top-5-organisational-issues-impacting-the-healthcare-sector-in-Australia_0.jpg)
Australia’s healthcare sector is the largest employer of people in the country. According to a report by the Australian Government, Department of Employment, one in four new jobs over the next five years will be in healthcare and social assistance. Roles in the healthcare sector are also incredibly diverse, covering many occupations across a broad range of skill sets, ranging from highly qualified professionals to support staff and volunteers.
![AIM Blog - 5 ways exceptional leaders empower their team](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-5-ways-exceptional-leaders-empower-their-team_0.jpg)
A positive and effective workplace culture takes visionary leadership that’s responsible for creating the right environment for motivated employees to thrive.
“A sustainable business that operates with purpose is both profitable and simultaneously impacts the community in a positive way.”
![AIM Blog - Networking Mastery – Building connections that matter](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-Networking-mastery_0.jpg)
Networking is essential for business growth and personal success. Yet the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” seems to have significantly more weight in our ‘always-on’ 21st Century, where jobs are filled before they are advertised and previously unthought-of collaborations appear out of nowhere to create new and competitive markets and steal market share.
![AIM Blog - Steps to manage cultural change after a merger](/sites/default/files/field/image/AIM-Blog-Steps-to-manage-cultural-change-after-a-merger_0.jpg)
Company mergers are an increasingly common scenario as organisations attempt to create value by either acquiring new products and services, creating economies of scale or establishing a larger brand presence. Regardless of the impetus for merging two organisations, to really achieve the potential value of a merger it’s essential that both organisations are effectively integrated from the beginning, as this is where the seeds of long-terms success are planted.