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Creative Construction – Book review

The Inovo Group

Well-respected Harvard Business School professor and HBR contributor Gary Pisano has weighed in on the topic of large company innovation in his new book ‘Creative Construction’. He makes a compelling case that being ‘large’ doesn’t have to mean being non-innovative, or growing only through the acquisition of innovative start-ups.

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The core principles of Leading FOR Innovation

Cris Beswick

However, for every Steve Jobs or Elon Musk who has famously steered their companies through the maelstrom of change, countless unsung leaders, often within the more traditional corporate structures, want to cultivate the culture that innovation requires within their organisation. It’s for those that I write this article!

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Seeking fresh winds and new directions

Paul Hobcraft

Constructing a climate for any transformation is hard. Our cultures are deep-rooted; we resist those winds blowing into us “full on,” well beyond being reasonable or smart enough to avoid them before they confront us. Then we can begin to think of the climate and eventual culture we want to have so as to achieve the change.

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HLL Hyreslandslaget AB Best-in-Class Service Innovation Across Europe

Innovation 360 Group

They would rent and service construction equipment, but even beyond that HLL Hyreslandslaget AB would be a company built on the right values. From the very beginning they worked on aligning around values and a shared culture. A lot of tech companies would be thrilled to have these capabilities and culture in place to innovate.”.

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Developing a new framework for risk and innovation.

Paul Hobcraft

More radical innovations, disrupting positions or new business models would form part of this risk assessment. Increasing rigor, formality and consistency in the strategic planning office which derives its authority from the board and the CEO’s office, needs engagement within the risk management of innovation.

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Developing a new framework for risk and innovation.

Paul Hobcraft

More radical innovations, disrupting positions or new business models would form part of this risk assessment. Increasing rigor, formality and consistency in the strategic planning office which derives its authority from the board and the CEO’s office, needs engagement within the risk management of innovation.

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5 Misconceptions to Avoid When Building Your Innovation Strategy

Qmarkets

Businesses are making statements about their plans for the future however, as the organization grows, they are failing to examine how well their company’s structure, culture, and practices support their claims. When it comes to innovation, organizations often use KPIs, ROIs and other metrics to base their decision-making.