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1 GET STARTED TO module 2

2 2 of 10 ROLE OF A MANAGER Research shows that a manager is the fulcrum of all innovation Experience Oriented Empowerment Contentment Engagement Retention Innovation Career Growth Manager Faster Decision Making *Cornel White Paper Bringing Ideapreneurship Capability

3 3 of 10 How can a manager impact innovation? Ideation Point Make or break point Final Point NEED TO SEED DESIRE TO NURTURE COMMITMENT TO HARVEST Ability to look beyond the obvious to generate and Evolving networks that nurture these ideas to real- Incubating an entrepreneurial eco-system that self foster ideas that promise incremental progress. ization, With an intent towards implementation and sustains growth from initiative to business outcome gathering ambitious scale. by defining a commercial value of an idea

4 4 of 10 The manager as a nurturer of ideas 1. Transparency at account level Potential impactful ideas should Ideation Hour be identified and managers should ensure that they are not stuck in the bottleneck at the reviewing level. Received ideas should be regularly reviewed and pushed/ differed back with a comment/feedback for the ideator Include Ideation in Review Process Build ideation discussions into performance reviews to ensure that your team gets regular feedback on their ideas, as well as for tracking idea generation process Build a discipline of setting aside at least one hour in a week where you invite ideas from the team. The manager should set the tone by discussing the top 3 challenges of the project being worked on in the status quo Team should be encouraged to generate as many ideas through brainstorming Use a matrix that marks the impact of ideation on client vis-à-vis the likely acceptability of client 4. Commercialize the Idea The manager should help put a cost to the idea. He can also take the help of the V-champ in the same.

5 5 of 10 Help is at hand V-champ A subject matter expert on the value portal processes and can help employee put a structure to the idea and take it through the various levels. HR Engagement The I-coaches, V-champs and HR Engagement programs help the manager and his/her team to understand the dynamics of the various platforms to support innovation and ideation and the reasons which prevent the team from Trained to generate creativ- Trained to generate creativ- ity and out of the box think- ity and out of the box think- ing through structured ing through structured behavioral processes behavioral processes ideating to its true potential It is essential for a manger to be familiar with the certified I-coaches, V-champs and HR Engagement Programs that are available in their account/lob. Inviting the i-coaches/v-champs into periodic reviews and during ideation hours can help the manager generate unexpected and often surprising ideas that can impact the project favorably. The manager also has the option to nominate creative employees in becoming certified i-coaches/ v-champs through a four month rigorous process. NOTE: please reach out to your HR line managers for details)

6 6 of 10 A manger commits to harvest? 1. Use your knowledge to encourage The manager should be able to identify potentially powerful ideas and help create a commercial construct around it 2. Be Involved The manager should constantly practice to provide out of the box thinking to set an example of ideapreneur like behaviour, and encourage others to behave that way 3. Take the Lead The manager should push potential ideas with management and client, along with the ideator

7 7 of 10 HOW CAN I INSPIRE OTHERS 1. Become a certified TRAINER Once you have gone through the module, click on submit. A questionnaire will be triggered in the system, which you must complete and secure more than 90 percent to become a certified mentor Apply your learning Once you become a certified trainer, the next step is to apply the learning in your own work, thereby also setting an example for others. Identify 5 more managers The next step is to identify 5 or more managers like yourself, and take them through the same content session, to help them understand the concepts of ideapreneurship culture.

8 8 of 10 Rewards and recognition system for inspire Anyone who cleared the assessment in the last phase, will be at the base level with 10 points REWARDS AND RECOGNITION points Manager post clearing the survey 10 Tier 1 Manager Level Training 15 Tier 2 Training 20 Points of M Base level points For training A, B and C: For B training P, Q and R: TOTAL: M P B Q 10 15x3 = 45 20x3 = 60 Tier-1 Training 115 Points of B For training P, Q and R: A C 15x3 = 45 Tier-2 Training R

9 9 of 10 how can I use my points? POINTS CLUB VOUCHER DENOMINATIONS 150 SILVER Rs Gold Rs Platinum Rs You have to score a minimum of 150 points to start redeeming your voucher. Vouchers can be redeemed at marketplace: GiftXoxo

10 10 of 10 module 2 complete