Innovation often takes advantage of whitespace outside a company's core business. Companies that define themselves by their core mission or Quest tend to innovate in a more dramatic and iconic way by focusing on whitespace differently.
Engaging staff to improve operations is a hot trend. Suggestion boxes are a widely used method, but planning is key to success.
Top-down vs. bottom-up project management - which is better? This blog post analyzes the pros and cons of each approach.