Comparing Innovation Styles Profile or I.S. Personnel to Other OuupatiODS

W. C. Miller's Innovation Style Profile (ISP) instrument was used to collect data from IS personnel to compare the innovation styles of IS personnel to those in other occupations. Analysis of the results revealed significant differences. Knowledge of these differences should enable teams comprised of IS personnel and user personnel not only to better tolerate their differences but to better appreciate the value of multiple approaches to innovation.