Implementing Innovation

Many of us like to think of ourselves as innovators, or as being creative in our day-to-day jobs. However, that is not always the case. While I do believe everyone can have those attributes, sometimes it takes effort and focus to make innovation and creativity a part of your own repertoire in the business world or a part of your organization’s culture.  This is no different in the park and recreation profession. We need to build the environment for creativity, innovation or new ideas, and then establish the proper business culture to follow that through to execution. The bottom line is that innovation can translate to successful programs, new revenue, cost savings or streamlined efforts. Read full article at Implementing Innovation | Feature | Parks & Recreation Magazine | NRPA