Successful organizations know how to identify high potential employees who can think both innovatively and entrepreneurially. They are helping them to develop their talents and promote them to higher positions. Crucial role in identifying such talents is played by managers. Steve Tobak, popular author of management tips on Inc.com, therefore, compiled a set of recommendations for managers to identify business-minded innovators. If you want to give such talents more space in your company, look for the following behavior.
Enthusiasm for the company and its products
Innovators are passionate for the product they are working on. They do everything to make it successful. They don't care that something cannot be done at the moment. They change deep-rooted practices so that is can be done. However, they need you to let them lead.
Ability to solve problems
Innovators have a special ability to identify customer needs even when their customers don't know the needs themselves. They can see problems and solve them immediately. They can also say even unpleasant things aloud, which you should appreciate.
Art to lead and persevere
Innovators who are natural leaders are literally priceless. When they talk about their ideas, others are fascinated. However, they don't end with speaking, they work on their ideas very hard work and they can be very persistent.
Are there such people in your team? Then start searching for ways to help them move up.
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