Schilling (2017)

Question 1

Individual characteristics of highly innovative people:

Answer 1

1. Separateness
2. self-efficacy
3. idealism

Question 2

Individual characteristics of highly innovative people:
Separateness

Answer 2

o they perceive themselves as different or disconnected from the crowd
o By not belonging, individuals might not be exposed to the norms that help to bring groups of people to consensus and facilitate cooperation (less exposed to conventional wisdom)

Question 3

Individual characteristics of highly innovative people:
Self-efficacy

Answer 3

o Confidence in own ability to accomplish things and achieve one’s goals. The ability to think big and fearlessly
 ‘Hero stories’ (obstacle overcoming individiuals) are valuable

Question 4

Individual characteristics of highly innovative people:
Idealism

Answer 4

o Prioritization of ideals, values, and goals over the current reality
o Leads to strong intrinsic motivation and persistence
 Create opportunities for ‘early wins’ & celebrating bold-but-intelligent failures
o Could be blinded to practical issues due to tunnel vision