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You're leading a team on a new project. How can you inspire them to share groundbreaking ideas?

To inspire groundbreaking ideas in a new project, a leader must create an environment conducive to creativity. Try these strategies:

  • Encourage open dialogue: Make space for all voices and foster a culture where every idea is valued.

  • Set clear goals: Define what success looks like, but allow autonomy in how to achieve it.

  • Promote risk-taking: Reward innovative thinking, even if it doesn't always lead to success.

How do you encourage innovation in your team? Share your strategies.

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You're leading a team on a new project. How can you inspire them to share groundbreaking ideas?

To inspire groundbreaking ideas in a new project, a leader must create an environment conducive to creativity. Try these strategies:

  • Encourage open dialogue: Make space for all voices and foster a culture where every idea is valued.

  • Set clear goals: Define what success looks like, but allow autonomy in how to achieve it.

  • Promote risk-taking: Reward innovative thinking, even if it doesn't always lead to success.

How do you encourage innovation in your team? Share your strategies.

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    Usama Jehangeer

    Logistics and Compliance Expert | Entrepreneur | Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) | Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM) | IATA Cargo Specialist | MBA

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    Create a safe space where all ideas are welcome. Encourage bold, "out of the box" thinking. Recognize and celebrate creative ideas openly. Hold relaxed brainstorming sessions with no judgment. Give each team member a chance to lead discussions. Show excitement and belief in their abilities.

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    Pooja Dangol

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    Create an environment where experimentation is encouraged and failure is viewed as a learning opportunity. Encourage open discussions and diverse perspectives by hosting brainstorming sessions that welcome all contributions, no matter how unconventional they may seem. Recognize and celebrate creative thinking to motivate team members to step out of their comfort zones. By establishing clear channels for feedback, you not only validate their contributions but also help cultivate a sense of ownership and commitment to the project's success.

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    Christian Warriah

    Sociologist | Humanitarian Protection Specialist | Child Protection & Advocacy Expert | Safeguarding Rights, GESI & Resilience for Vulnerable Populations | Social Innovator | Human-Centered Design Facilitator.

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    Inspiring a team to share groundbreaking ideas involves creating an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and creative freedom. Encourage the team by cultivating and open and inclusive environment that promotes curiosity and exploration, and supports continuous learning. Compliment this by publicly acknowledging innovative suggestions and providing constructive feedback.

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    Nada Al-Shakiry

    Front-End Developer ✨ | Arab Payment Services

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    If no one has the courage to share his/her idea, I would encourage them by sharing the first idea that pops into my mind, no matter what it is. We can then discuss it to create a space for any member to share their ideas freely, without any fear of being rejected.

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    Maria Kidner

    Nurse Practitioner & AANP Fellow

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    I find creativity comes from a true understanding of intent of the project. Conducting a root analysis of why the project is important is a starting point for innovation.

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    Luisa F.

    Profesora titular universitaria. M.Sc. en Educación, mención Lectura

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    En mi experiencia cuando estamos frente a un nuevo desafío creativo definimos el propósito del proyecto y hacemos un ejercicio de diálogo abierto, libre, sin prejuicios. Elegimos las propuestas factibles de llevar a término con la colaboración de todos. Hacemos intercambio con colegas u otros equipos de trabajo para enriquecer el nuestro. Nos ajustamos a los recursos con los que contamos y los administramos eficientemente. Aunque haya una persona coordinando el rol que desempeña cada uno es valorado y auspiciado.

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    Shreya Gupta

    L&D Manager | Content Marketer | Editor | Content Strategist | Creative Writer | Campaign Management | Story Teller

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    To inspire my team to bring forward groundbreaking ideas, I focus on creating an open, judgment-free space where creativity feels natural. I kick things off by sharing bold ideas myself, showing that unconventional thinking is encouraged. Regular brainstorming sessions—where every idea, no matter how out-there, gets airtime—also help spark fresh perspectives. I celebrate diverse viewpoints and remind the team that innovation often starts with a wild thought. By fostering curiosity and valuing each contribution, I build an environment where people feel confident to push boundaries and share their most daring ideas.

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    Tanya Thorson

    Go-to-Market Growth Strategist | Designing High-Conversion Buyer Journeys Driven by Data, AI & EQ | $350M+ Revenue Leader | B2B, B2C, SaaS & Retail | Creator of POISE Framework | Author 📚 & Yogi 🧘🏼♀️

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    To spark groundbreaking ideas, create a safe space where every voice counts. Encourage bold thinking by asking open-ended questions and celebrating unique perspectives. Show genuine curiosity for their insights, and remind the team that experimentation and learning from failures are part of innovation. Regular check-ins focused on progress, not just results, can keep momentum and morale high. Leading with trust and openness allows creativity to thrive.

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    Usama Jehangeer

    Logistics and Compliance Expert | Entrepreneur | Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) | Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM) | IATA Cargo Specialist | MBA

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    Create a safe space where all ideas are welcome. Celebrate creative thinking openly. Hold regular brainstorming sessions. Encourage "out-of-the-box" suggestions. Recognize and reward unique ideas. Provide resources to explore new concepts.

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