Be The Champion
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definition
- champion is a noun and a verb. A champion is someone in an organization who makes something happen. She takes soft innovation and works the process until it reaches the marketplace.
- You have found "the" solution. Now what? Some companies are so narrow-minded there isn't room for a big idea to squeeze in - even if it's the right idea! Perhaps red tape or too much bureaucracy are barriers. Much innovation gets blocked because it is not properly shepherded through the organization.
- A champion who can navigate the organizational channel is needed at this stage. There are other stakeholders to consider as well...
- Ensure your plan meets or exceeds the expectations of your customers, employees, the brand, the industry, and any other share holders or stake holders.
resources
articles
"Selling Your Wow Project" (article on this wiki)
websites
- Champion Link - link to site that helps give advice on being a champion.
books
- "Be A Champion" Genre - Books with tips to being a champion
organizations
- Idea Sandbox - link to company that can help.
quotes
- "It turns out that people who make things happen - the champions - are now in short supply and more successful than ever." - page: from the forward. Free Prize Inside by Seth Godin
- "Since your boss hired you to make something happen, you now have permission to build a free prize. You have the opportunity (on your boss's nickel) to build a project that will energize you and your co-workers. page 39, Free Prize Inside
