10 Most Influential Business Leaders In SriLanka Creativity and Innovation Unlocking New Values Organizations today operate in a highly competitive, global environment, making creativity crucial for success. Creativity is what fuels big ideas, challenges employees’ way of thinking, and ideate new business opportunities. “Creativity” and “innovation” are often used interchangeably for that reason, but are two separate concepts need to be implemented. “Innovation isn’t just one thing,” but there are a lot of competencies that go into realizing an innovation. Whereas creativity is different because creativity is a mechanism to being innovative. You can have great ideas, but cannot be innovative.” So let’s know how to foster creativity within an organization, 1) Reward Creativity: Not every idea can be successful, but if the company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough achievements are not far away. Executives need to be comfortable with failure, and give employees the freedom and flexibility to experiment with and explore new opportunities. Companies that reward creativity show they value it, motivating individuals in the organization to pursue untested theories and concepts. 2) Hire Right People The “right” people in this context aren’t solely creatives. Organizations should instead focus on diversity that can bring in a variety of viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, and skill sets. Not everyone is going to be creative, but many people can learn the tools and techniques for being innovative. Thus it helps to look at the things and have a clear understanding of it. It is also worth considering building an innovation team within your organization. They can tap into creative energies to develop new products, services, or processes within an organization. 3) Try a positive Approach This approach encourages colleagues to build off their peers’ thoughts by first agreeing and then adding something to the discussion. Taking “no” off the table ensures all ideas are heard. Well, in today’s modern age, it is important to get the right business strategies and stay afloat in a competitive business environment. Insights Success has come up with the special issue “10 Most Influential Business Leaders In Srilanka 2019” to applaud the successful business leaders who exhibit their commitment to responsible growth and progress. Here, we have tried to focus on leaders who are setting examples and working for the betterment of society.
Some of the below mentioned personalities have grabbed our attention the most to be featured as the influential business leaders in this edition. They have shown what it means to think out of the box, to take the risk, to trust in the process and commit to the journey no matter how wild the ride is. On the Cover of the magazine, we have featured the story of Nalin Perera, the Chief Executive Officer at Mobitel. The passionate business leader, Nalin is aiming to sharpen the MBS Services provided at Mobitel with the latest technology such as IIOT solutions and extend industry-specific solutions for plantations, transportation, warehousing, security to work. We have enrolled a passionate entrepreneurial figure, who has come up with the most unique solutions, Miss. Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson, the Managing Director of Hemas Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, Hemas Surgical and Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, and Hemas Logistics and Maritime Cluster as ‘An Emerging Global Commerce Leader’. Fiercely passionate, self-inspired and sharp-thinking, Kasturi is nurturing a culture at her workplace that helps people to drive their best selves at work.
Apart from this, we have also listed the following personas who are building the unique path. Shehan Selvanayagam, the Managing Director of LOOPS Solutions, is a tech leader who is promoting and providing advanced solutions to businesses at national and international arenas through his digital marketing expertise. Wasantha Perera, the Founder and CEO of CryptoGen. is instrumental in driving the largest Cybersecurity solution provider today in Sri Lanka. Wasantha has earned himself the title of a Powerful Influencer in the SriLanka Cybersecurity Industry.
Along with this, we have an exclusive ‘Interview with Insights Success’. Here, Ziyam Abdeen, the Chairman and Director of WinSYS Networks talks about his overall journey and the influences made by his firm, service offerings, winning honors, current and future perceptions. We are honored to mention, 1) Eranga Weerante, the CEO of Omobio 2) Aakif A. Wahab, the Head of Branding & Business Development of Head of Branding and Business Development 3) Danesh Abeyrathne, the COO of Browns group 4) Dushyanta, the MD of srilankainsurance So, flip the pages of our business magazine and explore interesting insights into the world of business!