The document discusses the concept of "Hotspots" where creativity and collaboration flourish. It describes Hotspots as having four key elements - Mindset, Boundary Spanning, Igniting Purpose, and Execution. These elements are further defined as certain attitudes and practices, willingness to work across boundaries, an energizing vision and tasks, and signature practices that enable implementation. The presentation provides examples of how these elements could be assessed and leveraged within an organization to promote innovation.
8. Yammer Mindset Granularity Disruption Theory Deep Dive Seven Signals Meta Frames Innovation Academy Leadership Academy As One 4-tier Funding Virtuoso Teams Neil Houghton Jan 2011, Slide Deck 1 of 4 HotSpots Spanning Reverse Mentoring Three Horizons Strategic Radar Innovation Architecture Ignition
9. Neil Houghton Jan 2011, Slide Deck 1 of 4 HotSpots? Spanning Constraint Enabler Blind Spot Mindset Ignition - - +
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13. Sample Diagnostic Questions We experience periods of time pressure interspersed with times for reflection and purposeful conversation We use conflict resolution practices that encourage issues to be surfaced and then worked through We use a great deal of feedback about progress so that people can coordinate activities We have created a wide degree of flexibility that enables people to work at their own pace and yet with sufficient integration that their efforts can be pulled together We have a number of practices that encourage people to share information about each other and build a shared sense of their competencies and preferences We use technology in a way that creates a feeling of intimacy with people who are distant Execution (Productive Capacity) I feel the work I do is aligned with the vision of the business The tasks I do are meaningful and resonate with my own values I feel excited about and engaged with the work I do Igniting Purpose There are many occasions when I work in project teams or task forces with people outside of my group People from outside the group are very positive and enthusiastic about working with me and my colleagues People from outside the group very often share their knowledge and insights with people within my group Boundary Spanning People cooperate willingly with each other There is a feeling of give-and-take in the group I trust the people I work with Mindset