Innovation Quotient Innovation Quotient 1. I have moved to an unknown place where I knew very few, if any, other people. Value: 0 2. I have read at least three books about my job in the past year Value: 0 3. I am known by others as somebody who contributes new ideas Value: 0 4. I have started my own business Value: 0 5. When it comes to getting a paycheck, I would prefer to join a stable company rather than an unproven startup Value: 0 6. I would prefer to invest my money in mutual funds rather than individual stocks because they are safer Value: 0 7. I like strategy games more than games of chance Value: 0 8. I prefer a guaranteed paycheck more than begin paid on commission, even if the commission could be significant Value: 0 9. I tend to purchase the latest gadgets when they are released rather than waiting until they have been out for a time Value: 0 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 Value: 0 11. When somebody proposes a new idea my first reaction is positive Value: 0 12. People typically see me as a realist Value: 0 13. Somebody has told me that I care too much about what other people think Value: 0 14. When starting a new project I prefer knowing the variables that might come before I start Value: 0 15. When I go on vacation, I prefer having no expectations and letting the trip unfold as I go Value: 0 16. In the past month I have spent social time with a friend who has opposing political views to my own Value: 0 17. I prefer to go by my intution rather than following a preset plan Value: 0 18. When I consider a decision, I like to make a list of pro's and con's before I decide Value: 0 19. I am known by others as somebody who has a lot of hobbies Value: 0 20. I value "best practices" because they are proven ways to get good results Value: 0 21. When I look at my schedule in the morning, I like it when I see that there are meetings scheduled Value: 0 22. I like going to meetings where there is no agenda and brainstorming is the main activity Value: 0 23. I prefer projects which I can control more than projects that depend on others Value: 0 24. I play an instrument, paint or do some other form of art as a hobby Value: 0 25. I like team sports more than I like individual sports Value: 0 26. When making a decision I prefer asking others for input before deciding on a course of action Value: 0 27. In the past month, I can recall having watched instructional videos to learn something new Value: 0 28. I usually do not care how something works, as long as it does work Value: 0 29. When I order at a restaurant, I most often choose a menu item that is new to me Value: 0 30. I value attending conferences and networking events Value: 0