Embracing New Ideas

Marcus invites everyone to suggest innovations to enhance productivity and improve the culture. Junko and Alex compete and tension escalates when accusations are made about stealing ideas. Marcus and Michael present new ideas to the group that are received with varying degrees of success. Carol emphasizes that ideas should be shared. Michael’s innovation of micro bags is put into practice. 

Marcus encourages people to offer positive, team-building contributions and innovative ideas to enhance productivity and improve the culture. Junko is pleased to present an idea stemming from her Japanese culture. Alex is furious and accuses Junko of stealing her idea and the two enter a brief argument whilst Alex presents her version. The tensions between Junko and Alex continue. Marcus and Michael present new ideas to the group that are  received with varying degrees of success. 

Key Learning Points

Developing new ideas makes us creative. Sharing new ideas leads to innovation.

• Don’t assume your ideas are best INSTEAD: Be open to everyone
• Don’taccuse others of stealing ideas INSTEAD: Compliment and share
• Don’t criticize INSTEAD: Listen and discuss
• Don’tsit on good ideas INSTEAD: Voice ideas so they grow

Interactive eLearning course

This video program is also available as a short stimulating eLearning course with interactive learning modules, recap activities, inline video and quiz assessments, designed to engage learners and build skills.