Contact Sales

Jessica Day

Western Power: A Principled Approach to Government Innovation

Australia's Western Power sits in a unique place. One of its innovation hub's leaders, Brendon Nicatee, describes it as “half public, half private.” While it's entirely owned by the West Australian government, and is the sole power operator for the

5 Ways Risk-Averse Thinking Can Lead to Successful Innovation

Risk is often considered a crucial aspect of innovation, but it is not necessarily what drives success. Research shows an aversion to risk can spark creativity. In his book, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, Adam Grant discusses how those who

Future-Forward Thinking Outstrips ‘Back to Normal’ Mindset

Disruption is what drives innovation and positive change. Successful innovation strategies include a forward-thinking mindset that helps you move beyond the status quo and develop new ways of thinking. Embrace Change Change is inevitable. It is what keeps businesses moving

Diversity Matters: Why Genuine Inclusion Is Essential to True Innovation

Diversity is a crucial component of a successful innovation strategy. It drives market growth and helps everyone in the workplace embrace different ideas. According to research on how diversity can drive innovation, there are two types of diversity: inherent and acquired. Inherent diversity includes

Can Creativity Be Learned? 5 Best Practices to Fuel Innovation

Creativity can be learned through different practices. Do you possess a creative and innovative mindset? Some people think these traits are innate while others are convinced they can be learned. Evidence shows these are teachable behaviors. Innovation research reveals only 25-40% of

Five Ways Procrastination Spurs Innovation

It's odd that we act like everything has to be done at top speed, no stops, no hesitation, and no drifting of focus. Imagine if we cooked everything at the highest heat possible, drove with our foot to the floor,

Embracing a Culture of Continuous Learning in Government

Continuous learning leads to growth. We never stop learning, on a personal level, and that should be transferred over to the professional world. Yet, prioritizing continuous learning can sometimes be a difficult task in government. Here's what you need to

Anatomy of a Cross-Functional Innovation Team

The cross-Functional Innovation team is a powerful tool for innovation. Instead of moving ideas through a committee process department by department, decision-makers and stakeholders come together in one to move raw ideas into concrete approaches. Here's how to build a

Comfort with Chaos: the Innovation Leader’s Mindset

Chaos is something many organization leaders try hard to avoid. Generally, employees are expected to perform tasks in an analytical, well-organized fashion without deviating from the plan. But innovation leaders know the value of chaos, and how a certain amount

Jessica Day
Hi, I am Jessica Day.

ideascale logo white

IdeaScale is an innovation management solution that inspires people to take action on their ideas. Your community’s ideas can change lives, your business and the world. Connect to the ideas that matter and start co-creating the future.

About

Uses

Legal

Contact

Follow Us

Copyright © 2025 IdeaScale