As new digital technology dawns for innovation

The emergence of big data, mobile connectivity, and social media is causing a significant disruption in the way businesses operate internally. To take advantage of this transformation, organizations need to capitalize on technology to enhance their performance and create new opportunities for innovation. Innovation, however, is often seen as a people's domain and conflicts with the rigid structures of organizations. With the rise of digital technology, organizations need to re-orientate their innovative thinking and re-skill their employees to extract value and insights from emerging innovations. This is the first part of a seven-part series exploring the impact of digital technology on innovation management.