The Importance of Innovative Action
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Having weathered the difficult economic conditions of 2009, innovative thinking in our law firms has never been more important. Innovation has been defined as the successful implementation of creative ideas within an organization resulting in new or better business processes which increase value. Innovation is the key element in aggressively growing the top-line, cutting costs and for increasing bottom-line results. The goal of innovation is positive change to make something better. Innovation leading to increased productivity is the fundamental source of increasing wealth in our economy. Canadian law firms need to embrace innovative thinking in order to contribute to the overall wealth of the Canadian economy by continuing to be vibrant and thriving businesses.
Jim Harris is one of North America’s foremost thinkers on change and leadership – working internationally with Fortune 500 companies, associations and government departments on the issues of most concern to leaders: change, creativity, innovation, leadership, future trends, strategic planning, customer relationship management and creating learning organizations. He is the author of six bestselling books including Blindsided! How to Spot the Next Breakthrough That Will Change Your Business, The Learning Paradox and The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Canada.
Jim Harris will present us with some thought provoking insight, taking into account the challenges we face in our industry.