70 The John Adair Handbook of Management and Leadership
YES
NO
Checklist for the innovative organisation
Is the top management team committed to innovation?
Does the organisation express clearly its vision (which
should include an emphasis on innovation)?
Is the Chief Executive openly enthusiastic for change?
Are mutual stimulation, feedback and constructive criticism
all at high levels of activity?
Is the organisation good at team work including the use of
project teams?
Are mistakes and failures accepted as part of risk-taking?
Do creative people join andstay with the organisation?
Is innovation rewarded (financially or by promotion or both)?
Are lateral communications good?
Can ideas be exchanged informally and are opportunities
provided to do this?
Does the organisation raise excuses not to innovate?
Are resources given to new ideas?
Is the structure flexible?
Is decision-making pushed down to the lowest level at
which decisions could be taken?
Do all staff see themselves as part of the creative and
innovative processes?
Does the organisation take a long-term view of the benefits
of innovation?
Is innovation part of the organisation’s vision and strategy?
Is it fun to work in your organisation?Scoring:Yes/No – More than 9 No scores – not good!