In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation. Number 10 is avoiding ambiguity.

Not all risk is bad. In fact, failing to embrace risk at all is another enemy of successful innovation. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation.

Innovation is not simply random lightbulb moments. You must overcome the eighth enemy, a lack of structure, to be successful in innovation. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation.

Even though most organizations use a top-down approach, it's actually an enemy of successful innovation. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation.

Technology is not innovation. It's a common innovation misconception, which is why focusing on technology is enemy number six of successful innovation. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation.

As leaders or managers, we often hope to reach our desired metrics. But forcing those metrics can actually lead to failed innovations and delayed progress. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation. Enemy #5 is forcing metrics.

Much like innovation, creativity should happen at every level of your organization. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation. Enemy #4 is discouraging creativity.

To combat this enemy of innovation, a critical balance is required. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation. Enemy #3 is a lack of urgency.

You know what they say about assuming. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation. Enemy #2 is making assumptions.

Innovation is not for the clouded mind. In this series, Ron Price examines the 12 enemies of successful innovation—starting with a lack of clarity.