Organizational hierarchy should not segregate strategy and execution; employees at every level should be empowered to drive strategy. Innovation should exist in every employee, but innovation teams have merit.
The success of SAFe depends on its proper implementation, which often fails due to organizations adopting SAFe in name only. Adopting SAFe means understanding its mechanics and principles while keeping the focus on clear goals.
The role of Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) is evolving from being the owner of innovation to being a facilitator of change, according to recent research by Capgemini Invent's Management Lab.