Article 6.2. Innovation leadership: best-practice recommendations for promoting employee creativity (Kremer, Villamor, & Aguinis, 2019)

Question 1

Important behaviors for innovation and creativity…

Answer 1

1. Employee voice: discretionary, self-initiated extra-role behavior to improve the organizational environment by communicating ideas, suggestions, or concerns about work-related issues.
2. Knowledge sharing.

Question 2

Creativity =

Innovation =

Answer 2

Creativity = the generation of novel ideas or solutions to problems. 
Innovation = implementation and execution of creative ideas/solutions.

Question 3

Evidence-based recommendations for managers to become innovative leaders… (6)

Answer 3

1. Develop the right group norms.
2. Design teams strategically.
3. Show support as a leader.
4. Show organizational support.
5. Manage interactions with those outside the team.
6. Use PM effectivelly.