Employees as Owners: A New Model for Corporate Innovation
The single biggest problem intrapreneurs face is the company we work for. That’s the conclusion Georges Sassine reached after his experiences trying to innovate within a corporate structure. While he found intrapreneurship exciting and energizing, he ended up frustrated and, in some cases, angry. “We wouldn’t be here,” he said at #IntraCnf Toronto…
The 5 Principles for Creating an Innovation Ecosystem
Large companies are not startups, nor should they strive to be. Steve Blank’s distinction between searching and executing is a powerful metaphor for startups to know where they are on their journey. But for established companies the work is in knowing how to search while executing. They also have to be clear that they are not simply searching for…
12 Reasons Why Most Innovation Labs are Failing
This is a guest post by Richard Turrin, previously published here and reprinted with permission. Discuss the article with the author here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/12-reasons-why-most-innovation-labs-failing-richard-turrin/ Digital innovation laboratories are everywhere -- and observant onlookers have had a few years to evaluate the…
With or Without You? Intrapreneurs and their sponsors
Innovation is not a linear process. It comes up against barriers, mistakes and accidents, for which big companies often don't have much tolerance. "People in companies have to fight for resources through several layers of management, and then finally, somebody at the top says 'we're going to invest', or 'we're not going to invest'," management…
90% of startups fail. Here's how intrapreneurs can do better.
Every intrapreneurship program is created with the hope of accomplishing impressive things. Whether the business sets up a lab, accelerator, or any other innovation ecosystem, business leaders often look to the success of some of the world’s best startups for inspiration – as well as a proven model they can implement themselves. Yet despite their…
"Innovation is over" (and other key takeaways from #IntraCnf Toronto)
#IntraCnf Toronto wrapped a few weeks ago, and wow - it was our best ever. I know, I know: people say that all the time about everything. Thing is, it really was. The energy and engagement from the presenters and from the crowd was simply amazing (missed it? Check out pics here). But best of all is seeing what themes emerge during the conference -…
Surviving a Fail
Even the most successful careers include a misstep or two. But instead of retreating when times get tough, the most resilient businesspeople embrace, analyze, and learn from their setbacks to bounce back stronger than ever. We’ve all been there. That presentation you thought would knock the boss’s socks off? Backfired. That stock you thought…
