Formative Assessment 1: SO1 AC1-4 US 252020

1. List and describe the features of a work environment that promotes innovation

·         Buy-in and commitment from the senior management team

·        Buy-in and commitment by all employees

·        Systems that facilitate continuous improvement

·        Ownership by line management

·        Recognition and reward

·        Challenging goals and benchmarks

·        Improvement processes and plans

·        Establishing improvement teams

·        Innovation is included in the regular team meetings

·        Use creative thinking tips and techniques for idea generation

·        Support for risk taking and change

·        Tolerance of mistakes.

2) Analyse  and compare your own unit  (environment and people) in relation to the features of an environment conducive to innovation

Compare with list above

3) Does the current environment promote innovation?

Learner’s opinion

4) Identify areas for improvement on the basis of the analysis conducted above:

Learners must list specific areas