Creating a Culture of Innovation
Published Wednesday, March 23, 2011
| Fostering a "culture of innovation" can be a tall order for many businesses, particularly as they evolve from fast-moving, nimble start-ups into more mature organizations. Somewhere along the way, the entrepreneurial spark that helped kindle exciting new ideas can get extinguished. With the notable exception of a few standout companies such as Apple, most businesses tend to become less innovative and more complacent over time. |
However, there are some concrete steps that companies can take to help make innovation an ongoing part of their corporate culture. In a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, "Can a Big Company Innovate Like a Start-up?” author Ron Askenas touches on some of these ideas.
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We invite you to share your thoughts with us on the subject. What's been your experience with innovation as companies mature? |
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