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After iinterview, write a 1,000-word reflection on what you learned in the interview and how your understanding of the importance of effective innovation architecture has developed or changed. Address the following in your response:
What are the most valuable things you learned about effective innovation architecture?
Identify some of the significant challenges you believe you might face when it comes to suggesting and seeing innovations through in the organizations in which you are or may be involved?
How might you apply what you learned in your interview and about innovation architecture in general to help foster a culture of innovation within your own organization?
Cite two additional reputable secondary sources on innovation architecture or on creating a culture of innovation in your reflection.
Provide an interview summary at the end of your reflection that includes the following information:
The name of the person you interviewed and number of years he/she has been a manager.
Tramaine Perkins
The name of the company at which he/she is currently employed.
Perkins Tax Services
How long the person has been a manager at the current company.
10 years as owner
Date of the interview and whether it took place in person or via phone.
interview date: 11/28/19 in person
Contact information for the person you interviewed.
[email protected]
The list of your interview questions.
- Is there room for innovation in the tax industry.
A. Yes, most of the innovation that would come from this industry would be how we market our services. I am constantly trying to figure a simpler or even more creative way to deliver the product without being too gimmicky. If there is too much gimmick in the promos people may not take you seriously.
- How do you encourage innovation in your company at this level?
A. At this point, there is nothing really structured. I offer incentives for ideas that I use that creates growth in the company. - How important is the innovation aspect of the survival of a small business like yours?
A. In order for my company to survive, I have to keep figuring out different ways to keep people coming to me not just during tax season but year-round. That is a tough task but companies like mine either grow or disappear. - Have you considered innovation before our conversation?
A. Yes, I have considered the idea but it wasn't a priority. I believe now that i may need to take a more structured approach to get ahead. I believe that technology may be the key to my success in that area.
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