#Spark: Igniting Creativity and Innovation
A strategic theme sets a tone for how a company successfully achieves strategic goals and objectives and encourages complimentary action. Each year at Arc Aspicio we choose a theme that inspires our employees to work to bring our strategy to life. This year, we chose #Spark. #Spark captures our desire to accelerate bold ideas. There are many definitions of the word “spark”. A spark is something that sets off a sudden force, a particle capable of growth or developing, or a burst of activity, to name a few. At Arc Aspicio, we define a spark as a person or idea that ignites creativity and helps deliver innovation.
On projects, our consultants spark creative and innovative solutions, helping clients address difficult challenges and servicing different missions across the government. We think outside of the box, brainstorm solutions by collaborating with other team members, and are not afraid to spark new conversations around complex topics and issues. Once a spark has been lit, we use our proven methods, processes, and tools from our Strategy Innovation Lab (SILab) to deliver new and bold solutions to our clients. After all, innovation is a product of the creative ideas we implement.
At company level, we encourage our employees to spark conversations around our strategy, our growth, and the future of our people. An IdeaJam is a tool we frequently use to do this. IdeaJams are an innovation technique that brings a diverse group of people together to solve a big problem quickly. In an IdeaJam, we carefully analyze a problem and generate solutions for it while discussing why certain ideas will or won’t work. We enjoy the difference of opinions and try to foster a creative environment that sees challenges as new opportunities.
Many ideas from IdeaJams initiate more conversation and consideration, sparking bigger and bolder ideas. We also solicit ideas from our employees through ArcTank, a Shark Tank-inspired program where employees pitch their ideas to Executives. This activity promotes employees at all levels to think, ideate, and, ultimately, spark ideas to improve and innovate how the company works.
The Spark theme represents our dedication to achieving our mission, fulfilling our vision, and acting upon our strategy. We spark ideas and then take action to change the world.
