Innovation Quotient Innovation Quotient 1. I have moved to an unknown place where I knew very few, if any, other people. 2. I have read at least three books about my job in the past year 3. I am known by others as somebody who contributes new ideas 4. I have started my own business 5. When it comes to getting a paycheck, I would prefer to join a stable company rather than an unproven startup 6. I would prefer to invest my money in mutual funds rather than individual stocks because they are safer 7. I like strategy games more than games of chance 8. I prefer a guaranteed paycheck more than begin paid on commission, even if the commission could be significant 9. I tend to purchase the latest gadgets when they are released rather than waiting until they have been out for a time 10. I would prefer to invest in a venture that made $5 million with a 20% chance of success over one that made $1.25 million with an 80% chance of success 11. When somebody proposes a new idea my first reaction is positive 12. People typically see me as a realist 13. Somebody has told me that I care too much about what other people think 14. When starting a new project I prefer knowing the variables that might come before I start 15. When I go on vacation, I prefer having no expectations and letting the trip unfold as I go 16. In the past month I have spent social time with a friend who has opposing political views to my own 17. I prefer to go by my intution rather than following a preset plan 18. When I consider a decision, I like to make a list of pro's and con's before I decide 19. I am known by others as somebody who has a lot of hobbies 20. I value "best practices" because they are proven ways to get good results 21. When I look at my schedule in the morning, I like it when I see that there are meetings scheduled 22. I like going to meetings where there is no agenda and brainstorming is the main activity 23. I prefer projects which I can control more than projects that depend on others 24. I play an instrument, paint or do some other form of art as a hobby 25. I like team sports more than I like individual sports 26. When making a decision I prefer asking others for input before deciding on a course of action 27. In the past month, I can recall having watched instructional videos to learn something new 28. I usually do not care how something works, as long as it does work 29. When I order at a restaurant, I most often choose a menu item that is new to me 30. I value attending conferences and networking events