I was asked to write about what I learned during my Innovation Engineering Training
What did I learn?
I learned that innovation is not just a trait but a skill that can be developed through specific tools and techniques. I discovered that innovative solutions often arise from diverse thinking approaches, followed by idea generation that sparks creative energy.
Yet, innovation doesn’t guarantee adoption by customers or immunity from criticism. An idea must be carefully analyzed, measured, and assigned a value to assess if it’s worth pursuing in the long term.
Innovation engineering seems intuitive, but it’s not the approach most people naturally take. Often, the systems are broken, yet we continue using them simply because they’ve been in place for so long. We feel that, as part of the framework, we can’t make a difference, or that change is impossible because it’s always been done that way.
Innovation is the key to meaningful change. It’s a skill that can help organizations and life in general.
To truly make an impact, we must become disruptors —individuals who think differently, challenge the status quo, and constantly seek improvement.
Journaling was Recommended 