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\u201cThe more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one\u2019s self.\u201d\u200a\u2014\u200aIgor Stravinsky<\/em><\/p>\n

The Feline\u00a0Frontier<\/h3>\n

A cat recently \u201cclaimed\u201d my garden as his kitty litter. I eventually upset \u201chis\u201d territory by scattering peppermint oil and citrus peels. I learned a lot about cats\u2019 territories in the process. While my curiosity killed that cat (\u2018s territory), it is relevant to this week\u2019s Thursday\u00a0Thought.<\/p>\n

Cats are solitary hunters who claim and maintain a territory for survival. They use scent marking (as my garden will attest) and their keen sense of smell to communicate with other cats and avoid direct conflicts. A cat\u2019s territory has three layers: a core area where it feels safe and relaxed, a defended area where it protects its resources, and a hunting range where it roams\u00a0freely.<\/p>\n

Cats may share neutral areas with others but fight fiercely if an intruder invades their territory. Their territory size and range depend on various factors, such as lifestyle, food availability, and population density. Outdoor domestic cats will have more extensive ranges than indoor cats. Feral cats maintain much larger habitats because they must find or hunt for\u00a0food.<\/p>\n

I was curious to understand if humans feel more comfortable and secure when they have clear boundaries around their territory. Like cats, humans feel more relaxed and safe when they have clear boundaries around their territory. This was demonstrated by a fascinating study that author, neuroscientist Dr Helena Boschi<\/a>, and a friend of The Innovation Show<\/a>, shared with\u00a0me.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is the child in man that is the source of his uniqueness and creativeness, and the playground is the optimal milieu for the unfolding of his capacities and talents.\u201d\u200a\u2014\u200aEric\u00a0Hoffer<\/em><\/p>\n

The study<\/a> by landscape architects compared how preschool children behaved on two different playgrounds: one with a fence and one without. They found that the children on the fenced playground were more adventurous and explored closer to the edges of the playground. In contrast, the children on the unfenced playground stayed close to the teacher and did not explore near the boundaries. The fence, therefore, acted as a signal of safety and created a sense of freedom for the children.<\/p>\n

The corporate innovation playground is vast and brimming with opportunities. Yet, amidst this boundless potential, a paradox exists. Creativity counterintuitively flourishes in the presence of well-defined boundaries. Inspired by a recent episode of our Corporate Explorer series, with Andrew Binns<\/a>, we (ahem) explore his concept of \u201chunting zones\u201d, examining how, somewhat paradoxically, establishing clear boundaries fosters a sense of freedom and security. Too much freedom hampers our creativity!<\/p>\n

Hunting Zones<\/h3>\n

While generating ideas is a relatively accessible and low-risk endeavour, the true challenge of corporate innovation lies in the execution (incubation and scaling). The abundance of ideas developed through high-participation processes often exceeds the available resources, leading to a mismatch with the business strategy. The democratic nature of idea generation and a reluctance to discard concepts create a scenario where resources are thinly spread across numerous projects. This is where you can benefit from the paradoxical power of a \u201cHunting Zone\u201d, a term coined by Andrew\u00a0Binns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A hunting zone resembles a cat\u2019s territory or an enclosed playground that emboldens children to explore. These designated boundaries provide a structured space for ideation, granting people a deliberate and defined area for exploration. A hunting zone offers a license for exploration within a specified domain.<\/p>\n

Businesses can strategically pinpoint areas with the highest potential for achieving their growth objectives within delineated boundaries. By narrowing the exploration focus, hunting zones serve as a guide, channelling creative energies toward innovative ideas and aligning with the overarching business strategy.<\/p>\n

Like a cat\u2019s territorial markings communicate a sense of purpose and minimise conflict, hunting zones communicate areas of exploration and avoid people working hard on projects or ideas that do not appeal to your company or new products and services that you lack the capabilities to\u00a0deliver.<\/p>\n

NVIDIA: Master\u00a0Hunter<\/h3>\n

Made with\u00a0AI<\/p>\n

CEO Jensen Huang<\/a> led a strategic shift at NVIDIA<\/a> expanding the company beyond its traditional semiconductor business into new market areas and cultivating a software ecosystem. With a vision to position Nvidia at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Huang set clear hunting\u00a0zones.<\/p>\n

He identified four specific hunting zones\u200a\u2014\u200agaming, autonomous vehicles, enterprise computing, and scientific computing\u200a\u2014\u200awhere the company could significantly impact the early adoption of AI. This focused approach, though initially unconventional, has since proven instrumental in driving Nvidia\u2019s success in markets that were once considered visionary a decade\u00a0ago.<\/p>\n

Every innovation exploration should present specific domains, explicitly disclosed upfront. Otherwise, your corporate explorers may uncover thoughtful solutions, only to learn that time was wasted wading in forbidden territory.<\/p>\n

THANKS FOR\u00a0READING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget you can be in the hat to win a copy of The Corporate Explorer simply by signing up for our Substack<\/a>\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a brief exploration of Hunting Zones, join Andy Binns on our Corporate Explorer Series powered by Wazoku<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/medium.com\/media\/08aa645f76910f07af75f30c26af91d0\/href<\/a><\/p>\n

The Paradoxical Power of Boundaries: Innovation Hunting Zones<\/a> was originally published in The Thursday Thought<\/a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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