Ann Bares

Organizations that are unable to innovate and evolve will likely not survive, let alone prosper. Few inside and outside our profession would argue the point. What role can rewards play? The topic and question bring to mind an intriguing book on creative invention:  The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson.

I've always made it a point to ask about organizational values in compensation philosophy sessions and in every discovery conversation at the front end of a problem solving engagement. The responses can vary from "Values? Don't remember but I think you can find them on our web site" to a passionate discourse on the guiding principles of how people behave and make choices in the organization.

Organizations that are unable to innovate and evolve will likely not survive - let alone prosper. Few inside and outside our profession would argue the point. What role can rewards play? I had the opportunity to hear a great presentation on strategic thinking a few years ago and came away with interesting ideas and an intriguing book on creative invention:  The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson.