{"id":5430,"date":"2017-08-16T13:56:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T13:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glocalthinking.com\/the-role-of-hr-in-fostering-innovative-cultures\/"},"modified":"2021-08-31T10:39:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T10:39:20","slug":"the-role-of-hr-in-fostering-innovative-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glocalthinking.com\/en\/the-role-of-hr-in-fostering-innovative-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of HR in Fostering Innovative Cultures"},"content":{"rendered":"

HR is largely responsible for shaping the organization\u2019s culture. In those situations where the HR function assumes more strategic tasks, this challenge becomes critical. As this is a cross function serving the people in the organization, HR managers are in a privileged position to build the organization\u2019s culture and to act as its architects.<\/p>\n

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When undertaking the task of creating and maintaining the desired corporate culture, it\u2019s worth remembering that creativity and business innovation have become increasingly important key indicators for performance, success and growth in the long term. Hence, corporate culture must be able to make room for innovation.<\/p>\n

This requires deep understanding of the characteristic elements of an innovative culture. With this awareness, it\u2019s easier to hire the right creative talent who must be able to nurture this culture. Without ignoring that once in the company, this talent must be developed, managed and recognized for innovation to become part of the company\u2019s DNA.<\/p>\n

Fostering a culture of innovation requires various bits to be aligned, while considering how they all fit together. It makes little sense to carry out separate actions. Each bit is part of a system that ultimately creates a culture, an environment, where innovation can thrive.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no right way to create a culture that embraces innovation; there\u2019s no universal recipe for creating an innovative culture. However, there are key elements that lead to achieving this goal. In short, it can be asserted that although each innovative culture is different, they are created out of some common elements.<\/p>\n

When making the decision to start a process to integrate innovation into the existing culture, it\u2019s important to bear in mind that fostering a culture of innovation involves constant renewal. It\u2019s not something that happens every now and then; instead this is an on-going process. Once this process has started, not only will this entails undertaking actions needed to maintain the culture, but it may also be necessary to make changes to make the culture evolve.<\/p>\n

One thing I recommend when it comes to fostering innovative cultures\u2013both at the onset of this process and in more advanced phases\u2014is to pose questions on promoting innovation in relation to the HR function. It is a good way to take the pulse of the company\u2019s culture of innovation and to see which areas the HR function should focus on.<\/p>\n