When you have a big, creative idea that you want to implement internally or externally, the idea can be hard to sell to decision makers.
This applies to big ideas for major external communication campaigns, for operational projects, and for internal programs dealing with significant issues like change management, safety, and employee health.
“People just aren’t naturally oriented towards innovation or change,” says Loran Nordgren, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. They are generally more comfortable with familiar concepts (‘status quo bias’).
Fortunately, you can take action to convince people your idea is worth pursuing.
Six tips to sell your innovative ideas
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Kim J. Harrison has authored, edited, coordinated, produced and published the material in the articles and ebooks on this website. He brings his experience in professional communication and business management to provide helpful insights to readers around the world. His wide-ranging career includes roles as a corporate affairs manager, consultant, author, lecturer and business manager. Kim has received several international media relations awards and a website award. He has been quoted in The New York Times and various other news media, and has held elected positions with his State and National PR Institutes.
