During the last half of June, we are focusing on the characteristics of an innovative organization. Which of these attributes are already within your local command? Which of these elements is your organization promoting? Which of these traits should your team advance?
The DON has the unique advantage of possessing a motivated workforce inspired by its mission and empowered to pursue innovative solutions. Every Sailor, Marine and civilian employee voluntarily joined the Department. With such advantages, the return on investment is much greater from efforts to improve the strengths of an individual or organization, rather trying to fix weaknesses.
An innovative DON aligns organizations and individuals into positions capitalizing on their strengths, allows more freedom of choice, and provides an environment where individuals can develop and pursue passions.
Reprinted from the Department of the Navy Innovation website. Visit the DON/SECNAV Innovation website: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/innovation/.