Necessity is often the mother of invention. But that alone doesn’t guarantee its success. It also takes curiosity, courage, and creativity.
· Curiosity can discover the unknown.
· Courage helps overcome the fear of change.
· Creativity unlocks solutions to past challenges.
· Without these it’s difficult to be especially creative
· And discover the incredible things waiting to be known.
Resistance to change can be paralyzing, especially when something’s never been done before: ideas are hard to conceptualize and solutions difficult to believe. I’ve often told the story here of my dreaming up paperless applications and back-office processes – both were initially met with “why bother” reactions. I had been frustrated with lost applications and sought a computer solution for input errors, mis-filed paperwork, and administrative inefficiencies. I just knew that somewhere, something incredible was waiting to be discovered. Back then (1996), Microsoft and Xerox weren’t interested. But smaller independent software developers were and together we found incredibly creative solutions to common recruiting and other HR needs. When you have a need – start by defining it simply, in terms that others can understand. Do your research and prepare to defend your ideas – others need to see support for new concepts and ideas. Be patient – nothing good comes easily or quickly. And over-communicate to all stakeholders – your only chance for continued support is keeping them in the loop. If you really believe in something, keep searching for innovative solutions today.
Carl Sagan (1934-1996): American Astronomer, Scientist, and Writer
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