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The Ex-Files
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The Ex-Files

What it’s really like on the front lines of corporate innovation, according to those who’ve been there


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Innovation Leader invited 15 former leaders of corporate innovation labs in various industries to spill the beans: What was it really like to head a lab under a public company, and what advice would they give other innovation leaders? Business journalist Scott Kirsner, Innovation Leader’s CEO and editor-in-chief, presents the responses in the experts’ own words. Lab heads will value the resulting collection of viewpoints, insights and advice. The veterans don’t always agree, but their combined comments provide an incisive portrait of innovation in today’s corporate labs.

Take-Aways

  • For innovation leaders, the lab’s relationship with the parent company ranks as a top priority.
  • Discuss the program’s mission with senior management, and arrive at a shared definition of success.
  • Innovation programs face severe pressure to produce results quickly.

About the Author

Scott Kirsner is CEO and co-founder of Innovation Leader and a columnist for The Boston Globe.


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