Here's a proposition:
Because innovation usually requires the efforts of many people to accomplish, people skills are a variable of the innovation equation that must be explored. And when we say "people skills" we're talking in code about maturity. Key skills that we define as symptoms of maturity are:
Over the years, we've facilitated problem solving sessions focused on business continuity assurance for things as diverse as Y2K, competitive disruption, and cyberterroism. What we've learned is useful even at the family emergency planning level. So, if you want to apply some innovative thinking get yourself through the murkey swamp of this current influenza threat, they key is to follow the process below. If you've got an organization that needs to do this, and you want help, we're easy to find.
Set yourself a goal: Something like "It would be great if we could come through the current crisis as unscathed and healthy as possible"
Gather data: Explore the facts, opinions and dynamics around this current crisis. With respect to pandemic planning, we've learned to trust the following resources as frank, accurate, and not constrained by political considerations:
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