Innovation
Find out more about our behavioural theme: Innovation.
We adapt to changing circumstances and needs. We are open to new ideas and are curious and creative. We constantly develop and improve ourselves and the University.
What does innovation mean at the University?
Adrian Gonzalez discusses the importance of innovation as part of his work at the University.
I am flexible, adapting to change and being open to new ideas. I am curious and creative, constantly improving the way we do things.
I am successful when...
• I adapt to changing circumstances and needs
• I am receptive to new ideas, embracing new approaches and technology
• I look for new and creative ways to solve problems
• I am curious, actively searching for more effective ways to do things
• I recognise when I need to accept and manage a degree of risk
I question conventional thinking and develop new ideas. I see where change is needed, developing myself and the University to meet the challenges of the future.
I am successful when...
• I know my own strengths and development needs, and am keen to learn and develop further
• I challenge less effective ways of working, putting forward creative new ideas and improvements
• I encourage others to put forward ideas and be open to new methods and innovative thinking
• I engage with new and unexpected tasks, adapting my approach
I am flexible and agile in my thinking, championing creativity and new ideas. I take well-judged risks to learn and make progress.
I am successful when...
• I am imaginative, thinking beyond current constraints
• I encourage creativity, providing practical support for innovation and championing new ideas
• I accept uncertainty, taking well-judged risks and supporting those who do so even if things do not work out
• I create a culture of continuous learning, where we keep developing ourselves
• I make agile decisions, recognising when things are not working and rethinking what is needed
To me, innovation means being a role model, introducing, developing, and implementing new ideas to provide valuable and novel solutions in an ever-changing environment. This encourages me and the staff community to view innovation as a source of productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. We are not just responsible but empowered to be open-minded and objective about new ideas and embrace them to sustain innovation. I am keen to develop further and create a culture where others are empowered to put forward ideas!
Devi Nannen - Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
Next steps
If you’re keen to develop in this area, you can explore a wide range of opportunities available to you at the University and via our partnership with LinkedIn Learning on the Learning Management System (LMS). Here are some suggested opportunities to take a look at:
- Open Programme: Problem solving
- Self-led Development (Linkedin Learning course): Creativity: Generate ideas in greater quality and quantity
- Self-led Development (webpages): Change management
