TY - JOUR
T1 - Sparkling fountains or stagnant ponds
T2 - An integrative model of creativity and innovation implementation in work groups
AU - West, Michael A.
PY - 2002/7
Y1 - 2002/7
N2 - In this article I synthesise research and theory that advance our understanding of creativity and innovation implementation in groups at work. It is suggested that creativity occurs primarily at the early stages of innovation processes with innovation implementation later. The influences of task characteristics, group knowledge diversity and skill, external demands, integrating group processes and intragroup safety are explored. Creativity, it is proposed, is hindered whereas perceived threat, uncertainty or other high levels of demands aid the implementation of innovation. Diversity of knowledge and skills is a powerful predictor of innovation, but integrating group processes and competencies are needed to enable the fruits of this diversity to be harvested. The implications for theory and practice are also explored.
AB - In this article I synthesise research and theory that advance our understanding of creativity and innovation implementation in groups at work. It is suggested that creativity occurs primarily at the early stages of innovation processes with innovation implementation later. The influences of task characteristics, group knowledge diversity and skill, external demands, integrating group processes and intragroup safety are explored. Creativity, it is proposed, is hindered whereas perceived threat, uncertainty or other high levels of demands aid the implementation of innovation. Diversity of knowledge and skills is a powerful predictor of innovation, but integrating group processes and competencies are needed to enable the fruits of this diversity to be harvested. The implications for theory and practice are also explored.
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UR - http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1464-0597.00951/abstract
U2 - 10.1111/1464-0597.00951
DO - 10.1111/1464-0597.00951
M3 - Article
SN - 0269-994X
VL - 51
SP - 355
EP - 387
JO - Applied Psychology
JF - Applied Psychology
IS - 3
ER -