The Mindset of Innovation: Contributions of Cognitive and Social Psychology

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By:LISETE BARLACH

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jpr.v3i4.3480

Abstract:
In order to consider anything as new, individuals have to accept it as
possible. To consider it as innovative, a person has to see it as necessary.
These two concepts, derived from Piaget's theory (1987), are key elements
for the analysis of innovation mindset. Theoretical framework explains
how “opening up for new possibilities” implies overcoming pseudo
impossibilities, and how possibilities are built up alongside individual
development. In short, an innovation has to be considered possible and
necessary, feasible and viable. Thus, the cognitive processes involved
in defining what is possible, and accepting what doesn't have to be the
old way, are crucial mental structures subjacent to innovations’ decision
making. This study examines mindset through mental models, cognitive
processes and executive functions, as well as Piaget and Gestalt theory's
contributions. The empirical investigation involved a search for articles
published on the theme between 2019 and 2021, concluding that they apply
the innovation mindset definition, taking for granted the psychological
mechanisms inlayed in it. The article also points up to the gap between
management and psychology, indicating the urgent need of interdisciplinary
studies, due to the mutual benefits for both sciences and also, better
comprehension of the constructs.
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