They want leadership. Moreover, it is imperative that you provide these workers the right type of leadership, said Meyer. That is, they want barriers removed and they want a constantly refreshed context for working. In short, they want an inspiring environment. Giving your top I.T. talent what they want also means being willing to give them the professional status and identity they seek, as well as the tools and resources they need to do their jobs.
Innovation requires difference.
If you're going to change a corporation, you must be somewhat weird. Meyer also cautioned his audience not to expect too much too soon from new technology. But e-commerce as we know it will continue to evolve and eventually it will do a lot of business. Finally, Meyer urged IDRC members to constantly stress innovation within their organization. Your job is to create a culture of innovation.