The quick answer is yes. Thinking back to everything discussed so far, it is very clear that innovation is a collaborative effort, a team sport. And although there very clearly are two of the letter “I” in innovation, the saying rings true that there is no “I” in team.

For innovation to be successful, teamwork is required. It does not take place in isolation, and it can happen at any time, anywhere. It can take place on a Thursday afternoon, when you are throwing a ball off of a wall, discussing an idea with your co-worker. It can happen during a Tuesday morning meeting, where you are sharing ideas and thoughts in a roundtable format.

Innovation takes place everywhere, with everyone. It is a consistent, ongoing process that takes shape as ideas are shared and built upon. Innovation is always evolving.