Put the right mix of thinkers on your team
Look for a good mix of creative thinkers ... and practical-mind people ...
Posted: December 23, 2016
When you’re putting together a team to tackle a
difficult problem, you may be tempted to look only
for out-of-the-box thinkers who can come up with
creative solutions. Although innovative thinkers can
help your team, populating your group solely with
creative types can be a mistake. Instead, look for a
good mix of creative thinkers who can devise
unique solutions and practical-mind people who
can point out the pros and cons and the less-glamorous
aspects of implementation.
—Adapted from The Manager’s Question and Answer
Book, by Florence M. Stone (AMACOM)