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The role of HRD in stimulating, supporting and sustaining creativity and innovation

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Abstract

Abstract Challenging environments call for creativity and innovation, dynamic processes that depend upon the interaction of the individual with the social and organizational environment, placing people issues in the foreground. Extant literature suggests a number of problems. First, the frequent confusion that surrounds what this actually means in practice. Second, regardless of the potential for all creative idea generation is not common for most individuals. Finally, successful exploitation of new ideas must overcome social and organizational barriers in the work environment. All are problems that HRD is well placed to address. Integration with creativity and innovation research is essential for HRD to effectively stimulate capability and commitment across multiple levels of the organizational system. An integrated review of literature sources supports the suggestion that integration remains in its infancy. This article proposes a synthesis of extant literature in the field of creativity and innovation with HRD leading to an exploration of practical implications.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 422-455

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Human Resource Development Review (Volume 12, Issue 4)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 20/09/2013

Publication status

Published - 20/09/2013

ISSN

1534-4843

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/576860
  • Scopus: 84888244470

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