Innovation

Innovation is essential for staying competitive, but most great ideas never see the light of day. This leadership guide reveals how to overcome the hidden barriers that kill creativity — and how to build systems that consistently generate breakthrough products, services, and business models.

Learn business model innovation lessons from companies that took a systems approach to building high-performing models.

Site visits to observe other organizations’ innovation approaches can help leaders accelerate change at their companies.

Multinationals can employ strategies for managing distributed innovation in R&D in response to immigration restrictions.

Many senior executives lack sufficient understanding of intellectual property issues to make sound strategy decisions.

Companies can help U.S. universities struggling to import the international doctoral talent needed to fuel innovation.

Design-based strategies can protect innovations from imitation and help companies maintain their competitive advantage.

Hackathons can spur innovation or yield lackluster results. A well-defined challenge and clear goal make the difference.

A practical handbook for accelerating innovation, both internally and externally, through engagement with innovation ecosystems.

Guiding crowds with tailored instructions boosts innovation in tackling complex problems through crowdsourcing.