Innovation requires a balance between spontaneity and structure. Creativity needs no structure, but innovation must have a curation system. A structured innovation process should eventually become part of workplace culture.
Transforming company culture can be a challenge for innovation leaders, who can approach it from a top-down or bottom-up perspective. Both methods have their own merits and challenges but using both can help to create a culture of innovation.
Finding the right innovation intermediary can be challenging. Urban innovation labs, hubs, and co-working spaces are a few examples. This article provides recommendations for corporates to select the right intermediary depending on the stage of the innovation process.
