Innovation ripple effect – a reflection from Christine Paxton

Innovation can often come to a quick and abrupt halt when the challenge feels too big or too complex. That’s why at SHINE, we encourage taking the first small step toward innovation and thinking in terms of incremental change.

By this, we mean adapting how we procure, work together and make decisions — using the power of collaboration to find better ways to deliver.

While change can be difficult, the psychology of change suggests that when it’s built through a series of bite-sized chunks, it becomes more manageable and sustainable. It’s about starting small. At SHINE, we often talk about sparking a movement or creating a ‘nudge effect.’

This perspective is especially important when considering the opportunity with OneMap. There’s real potential here to revolutionise procurement and planning, with exciting possibilities for innovation. But it becomes more achievable when we set aside the pressure of solving everything at once and instead focus on taking subtle, strategic first steps.