Most innovation does not happen overnight or out of a sheer moment of brilliance. Rather, many of the greatest inventions and innovations have come out of an idea, followed by many iterations of development and research. If your organization is struggling with taking the leap to becoming more innovative, read this blog to learn more about how one of today's most commonly used technologies came out of several iterations of innovative thinking. . .

It's important for teams to be on the same page when going through the innovation process. However, being on the same page doesn't always mean being in agreement. Having one or two people on your team to serve as "Naysayers" or "Devil's Advocates" can help the innovation process by asking tough questions that can prevent long-term problems. Is your team willing to challenge the status quo to create innovations and new ideas that have been fully vetted?

Healthy competition is a part of any strong company's culture, but when competition becomes unhealthy while still serving as the driving force for the organization - success can quickly dwindle.

Ask any business executive what is hot these days and they will sum it up in a word - "innovation." Innovation is the recognized force behind the new technology powering the stock market to all-time highs. And while Innovation seems hotter than ever before, it's important to keep a few things in mind to prevent your innovation boom from going bust . . .

More and more business practices are being set up around teams these days. All of this naturally begs the question: how can a team truly work well together?