How innovative are you?

With new technologies and Gen-Z workers leading the way, the struggle to create a company culture that drives innovation and explores new ideas is definitely real. Take the following quiz and learn what kind of innovator you are.

I actively monitor emerging trends and think about threats and opportunities.

This is a top priority for my team!

People do this regularly?

I work cross-functionally within my organization to identify new ideas. I support and engage in a collaborative culture.

I love bouncing ideas off of my teammates.

I prefer working independently on projects.

I regularly challenge assumptions and processes.

I like questioning how things are done.

I like sticking with what's familiar to me.

My organization has adequate resources (staffing, funding, leadership, cross-functional management) to support and successfully implement new ideas.

I don't have enough resources to implement new ideas.

This is a priority for my company!

I feel empowered to try new things at work.

I enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things.

Why change something that isn't broken?

I make an effort to understand different perspectives and ideas.

I often think I have the best ideas.

I love to hear what others think.

I am comfortable openly communicating with my colleagues.

It's easy for me to share my opinions with my team.

I have a hard time sharing my ideas.

I’m not afraid to fail.

The word fail is not in my vocabulary.

I don't mind failing as long as I tried.

My organization encourages innovation.

Embracing a culture of innovation is a top priority for my company.

My company isn't quite there yet.

Pragmatic Professional

While you recognize that innovation is important and needs to happen in order to stay on top of your game, it’s not supported by your organization’s culture or processes. Innovation is not top of mind, and happens once in a while. What’s next? Utilize external resources, make innovative initiatives a priority and build from there. Start your innovation journey through these resources. Visit vscpa.com/Innovation to learn more.

Business & Industry Conference
Business & Industry Simulcast
Dale Carnegie Certificate Courses
Innovator Profiles
VSCPA Interchange
Technology & Innovation Showcase
Women's Leadership Forum
WOWbinars
VSCPA Leading Forward Podcasts

Early Strategist

You’re a solid innovator but there’s lots of competition in your peer group making it hard to take on new, innovative opportunities. The focus tends to be on incremental improvements instead of game-changing innovations. What’s next? Focus on the gaps and big-picture changes to ignite your strategic voice. Continue on your innovation journey through these resources. Visit vscpa.com/Innovation to learn more.

Business & Industry Conference
Business & Industry Simulcast
Dale Carnegie manager or senior staff package
Innovator Profiles
VSCPA Interchange
Technology & Innovation Showcase
Women's Leadership Forum
WOWbinars
VSCPA Leading Forward Podcasts

High-Level Visionary

Your company understands the need for strategic innovation and is positioned to remain a leading innovator in your industry. Innovation is visible in your company culture and services. What’s next? Ensure your company continues to anticipate customer needs, new technologies and trends so it stays at the forefront as things evolve. Stay on track in your innovation journey through these resources. Visit vscpa.com/Innovation to learn more.

Business & Industry Conference
Business & Industry Simulcast
Dale Carnegie Executive package
Join VSCPA Board of Director
Innovator Profiles
Speak at an event
Technology & Innovation Showcase
Women's Leadership Forum
WOWbinars
VSCPA Leading Forward Podcasts