1. Get Bored Easily
As a management consultant, I have found that my most innovative clients get bored quickly, and seek to continually reinvent themselves. They test out new products / services, and drop old ones when they get bored.
2. Turn Problems into Opportunities
The best example of this tip is the famous 1930's jazz pianist Art Tatum. When he would travel for performances, he would often find that the piano at the night club or venue would have broken keys, or be out of tune.
Rather than get upset, Tatum would get excited! He would spend the day incorporating the flaws into his music, and would end up giving an improvised, one of a kind performance.
This is a must-have skill for innovation! Problems are always occurring. Instead of simply fixing them, and getting back to the status quo, recognize them as an opportunity for innovation, and improve the product or service beyond the old normal.
© 2025 Praveen Puri
