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Why “Path-to-Value” is Crucial for Corporate Innovators

Imaginatik

Like many companies, Acme Corporation has a new (ish) corporate-level innovation program. Executives are hoping for big things from the innovation group. It’s a sharp contrast from “Horizon 3” transformative innovations, where concept development is typically incubated within a “lean” or “stealth” team.

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Slaying the Two-Track Innovation Agenda

Imaginatik

Many corporate innovation efforts suffer from a subtle defect: two competing innovation agendas that fight for control. Yet a two-track innovation agenda is among the most reliable killers of well-intentioned innovation programs. But it's nonsense for more sweeping "strategic" innovations.

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Corporate Innovation: How to Overcome Unique Challenges

Econic

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership 1.

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Corporate Innovation – How To Overcome Unique Challenges

Econic

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Lack of clearly defined innovation metrics. Call your shot.

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Corporate Innovation – How To Overcome Unique Challenges

Econic

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Lack of clearly defined innovation metrics. Call your shot.

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Key Innovation Issues for 2016 and Beyond

Integrative Innovation

It requires a more deliberated approach, such as the lean startup process, design thinking or a combination thereof. Tip: Tim Kastelle has posted a worthwile series on how to implement lean startup for innovation initiatives.