1 strategies and tactics for Innovator

What is a Innovator strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Innovator strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

Building your own Innovator strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Innovator strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Innovator tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

Strategies and tactics for staying open minded to new opportunities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Challenge your assumptions

    • Identify and question your current assumptions about opportunities
    • Seek feedback from diverse perspectives to broaden your viewpoint
    • Engage in activities outside your comfort zone regularly
    • Study examples of people who have successfully embraced new opportunities
    • Conduct a self-assessment to identify areas of resistance or bias
    • Practice active listening in conversations to understand different viewpoints
    • Join forums or groups that focus on innovation and new ideas
    • Engage in role-playing activities to challenge your thinking patterns
    • Keep a journal of new experiences and reflect on them
    • Take courses or attend workshops on critical thinking and problem-solving
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Expand your network

    • Attend industry events and conferences to meet new people
    • Join professional associations or clubs related to your interests
    • Engage with people from different backgrounds and industries
    • Use social media platforms to connect with thought leaders and influencers
    • Participate in online forums and discussion groups
    • Schedule regular coffee meetings with new contacts
    • Attend community events and volunteer opportunities
    • Collaborate on projects with colleagues from different departments
    • Seek out a mentor or coach from a different field
    • Arrange informational interviews with professionals in roles you're curious about
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Stay informed and curious

    • Subscribe to newsletters and podcasts related to various industries
    • Read books and articles on diverse topics
    • Watch documentaries and TED talks on new ideas and innovations
    • Take online courses or attend webinars on subjects outside your field
    • Set aside time each week to research emerging trends
    • Participate in brainstorming sessions and think tanks
    • Join or start a book club focused on exploring new ideas
    • Ask open-ended questions in conversations to learn more
    • Experiment with hobbies and activities that are new to you
    • Regularly reflect on what you've learned and how it can be applied

Executing your Innovator strategies

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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