Shreyas Bakshi

  Many organisations engage with innovation through well-established practices like Brainstorms, Hackathons, Kaizen initiative, Stage-gate evaluations, Idea management platforms, Incubation centres, shark-tanks/ pitch-days amongst others. They provide the visible structures through which ideas are generated, explored, and advanced. Over time, many organisations notice that the quality and consistency of innovation outcomes are shaped not only by these visible mechanisms, but also by the “software” and “humanware” that surround them. The organisations that expand their attention to these deeper layers often find innovation becoming more sustained and meaningful. And when leadership ambition expands… The conversation around innovation begins to evolve.  I nnovation gradually moves: From a trait admired in individuals to a capability strengthened across teams. From something experienced primarily as creative art to something developed with increasing scientific rigour. ...

  Innovation is a word leaders use often. It appears in strategy discussions, finds space in vision statements, and is embedded in company taglines. It is positioned as a lever for growth or renewal. And yet, there are leaders who are not satisfied with what innovation ultimately delivers — and wonder whether better outcomes are possible. At the same time, there are leaders who believe their innovation efforts are delivering incremental outcomes but do not wish to intensify efforts out of concern about over-stretching their teams. What if stronger outcomes could emerge by sharpening the direction of your current efforts — where efforts refer to both time and investment? Innovation efforts can be focused on: Projects — delivering defined strategic or operational outcomes. People — capability strengthened through delivering multiple projects. Organisation — systems and governance that identify and prioritise projects, track outcomes, and develop people capability...

Innovation mindset is often described through familiar qualities – curiosity, exploration, experimentation, openness to challenge. But in real innovation journeys, the question is rarely whether these qualities are present. It is about how each situation is interpreted as it unfolds. While the familiar qualities continue to hold value, much of one’s thinking remains deeply personal. It is shaped by how one has learned to interpret situations over time – and often reveals itself subconsciously in the moment, quietly influencing how the innovation journey is navigated. In such moments, innovation becomes less about applying predefined mindsets, and more about recognising the thinking at play – and what may need to shift. How often do we pause to notice how our thinking shapes our innovation journeys? Across diverse innovation contexts, I have seen meaningful progress begin here. The MijS Discipline of Innovation incorporates this aspect – recognising and working with und...

AI may not be the ultimate “truth”—but it is certainly shaping how we arrive at it. This is a reflection on my experiments with AI in creating content—text and related visuals. These were done with the intent of understanding what actually works. My background to set the context to this article I am a person of few words – drawing an analogy from the world of poetry, I am a fan of Ghazals (short, precise couplets) vs Ballads (long-form narratives). Also, I prefer to work without too many constraints on me – tending more towards the creative side rather than more regimented. In view of this, with the advent of social media, people sharing more were getting noticed. So, I had to express myself more – clearly and consistently. And, to put some of my content on marketplace platforms, I had to put my content in far more regimented way than I am used to. Hence, I needed help and before the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), I was seeking help from content professionals. ...

  Idenifying the Problem can also be a Problem! It is commonly said that identifying the problem means it is half-solved - well, may not literally, but figuratively, for sure! Consider scenarios where people were content with: Using landline phones before the advent of mobile phones. Hailing cabs prior to the emergence of Uber®. Shopping in stores before the convenience of Amazon®. Paying with cash or cheques before the rise of electronic payments and digital wallets. Travelling by rail or road before the accessibility of low-cost airlines. There are many more examples across almost all industries. In each case, a handful of individuals were not satisfied with the current ways of doing things and believed there could be other, possibly better, ways – be these radical or incremental. This ‘dissatisfaction’ is the first step toward innovation – recognising that the current method is not the only way and identifying the 'problem' to be solved. This shift in mindset f...

  The Synergy of Innovation and Innovative Management Innovation management and innovative management are pivotal to businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of the contemporary market and sustain a competitive edge. This article delves into the essence of both concepts, underscoring their significance, methodologies, and impact on organisational success, while highlighting a nuanced difference in their approach to creativity and innovation mindset.   Understanding Innovation Management Innovation management refers to the systematic process that organisations employ to manage their innovation procedures, from the inception of ideas to their final implementation. It involves the decisions, activities, and practices for identifying, developing, and realising new products, processes, or ideas. Central to innovation management is the assumption that creativity and an innovation mindset are innate traits; it focuses on harnessing these natural talents to generat...

  In the world of relentless pursuit of success, a mantra often recited is "Failure is not an option" . This is invariably true in ‘business-as-usual’ context where the processes are established, and failures are unpardonable. But, in the context of ‘business-un-usual’ – in other words, innovation, another mantra is more relevant i.e. “Failures are the stepping stones to success” . There are enough examples to illustrate this. The most common one being “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work” by Thomas Edison. Often, failures teach us a lot more than success and need to be made a part of the learning process in the context of evolving an innovative solution. However, failures, even in the context of innovation, can be daunting to deal with unless these are supported by well-designed practices and principles e.g. Aligning the understanding of ‘failure’ All the relevant stakeholders need to have a common understanding of ‘failu...

  In today’s era, the number of ‘Davids’ (start-ups) of the business world and continuing to rise and challenge the ‘Goliaths’ (established companies, pre-dominantly corporates). Broadly, the modern day ‘Goliaths’ can be categorised into three types: Type A : The ones that considered themselves invincible have either perished or are experiencing slow down. The names of Kodak, Nokia etc. come up often in such contexts. Type B : The ones that have now at least become aware of the challenges and are attempting to find ways of dealing with these. Type C : The ones who seem to have currently found ways of not just surviving but even thriving amongst these ‘Davids’. The names of Apple, Google, 3M etc. come up often in such contexts. Typically, the Type B are the largest in number and there is a lot that they can learn from Type A and C. The generic factors stacked-up against the ‘Goliaths’ are commonly known to all. The typical approach is also to copy what is being done eith...

All the links mentioned in the video are listed below: Company Links Website- https://www.mijs.in YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@MijS Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/myinnovationjourneys Twitter- https://twitter.com/MyInnovationJo1 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasbakshi Book- https://mijs.in/book Paper- https://ojs.ijosi.org/index.php/IJOSI/article/view/341 Blog- https://www.mijs.in/blogs.html Founder’s Links Profile- https://www.mijs.in/sbakshi Publications Links Hashtags #innovation #innovationculture #innovationleadership #innovationmanagement #innovationmindset #innovationecosystem #innovationstrategy #innovationmanager #innovationchallenge #innovationconsulting #innovationchampion #growth #disproportionate #breakthebias #breakthrough #disruption #disruptive #disruptiveleadership #disruptivethinking #disruptiveinnovation #designthinking #biomimicry #triz #new #different  

  2-minute video on where we can focus our innovation efforts and how would these impact the outcomes. It also includes an introduction to how are these handled in our approach. All the links mentioned in the video are listed below: Company Links Website- https://www.mijs.in YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@MijS Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/myinnovationjourneys Twitter- https://twitter.com/MyInnovationJo1 Founder’s Links Profile- https://www.mijs.in/sbakshi LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasbakshi Publications Links Book- https://mijs.in/book Paper- https://ojs.ijosi.org/index.php/IJOSI/article/view/341 Blog- https://www.mijs.in/blogs.html  Hashtags #innovation #innovationculture #innovationleadership #innovationmanagement #innovationmindset #innovationecosystem #innovationstrategy #innovationmanager #innovationchallenge #innovationconsulting #innovationchampion #growth #disproportionate #breakthebias #breakthrough #disruption...

All the links mentioned in the video are listed below: Company Links Website- https://www.mijs.in YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@MijS Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/myinnovationjourneys Twitter- https://twitter.com/MyInnovationJo1 Founder’s Links Profile- https://www.mijs.in/sbakshi LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasbakshi Publications Links Book- https://mijs.in/book Paper- https://ojs.ijosi.org/index.php/IJOSI/article/view/341 Blog- https://www.mijs.in/blogs.html   #innovation #innovationculture #innovationleadership #innovationmanagement #innovationmindset #innovationecosystem #innovationstrategy #innovationmanager #innovationchallenge #innovationconsulting #innovationchampion #growth #disproportionate #breakthebias #breakthrough #disruption #disruptive #disruptiveleadership #disruptivethinking #disruptiveinnovation #designthinking #biomimicry #triz