Radical Efficiency a Practical Guide - Nesta

PART 4: LESSONS FOR INNOVATORS 292. Enable committed,passionate andopen-minded leaders toemerge from anywhereThe people leading these cases of radical efficiency areguardians of a clear, shared organisational mission,always open to new ideas for realising it. They empathisewith its importance and are able to inspire that feeling in others.These leaders can come from anywhere – look beyond the usualleadership candidates. It is as much about passion and attitudeas relevant skills, insights and experience.These leaders are frequently:• Focused on the needs, lives and associations of the peoplethey serve and grow their mission from there.• Open to feedback, evaluation and learning from failure bothwithin and beyond the organisation.• Open to stimulus from outside the organisation – and tothe experts who might be best placed to drive an initiativeforward.• Operating in organisational structures that enable reflectionand development.• Willing to share ideas to encourage their growth andspread.