The Innovation Paradox
summary
Argues that the core problem is the Innovation Paradox: companies must balance stability and change, efficiency and creativity, competition and collaboration, and short‑term targets versus long‑term bets. Names middle management and bonus structures as the biggest obstacle, notes most teams use Excel/PowerPoint/sticky notes that create a “Frankenstein” knowledge mess, and reports many efforts run with no budget. Recommends a three‑pillar system—create test learn—plus platforms, metrics, patience, matchmaking spaces, and treating innovation as management not glamour.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction to Innovation
- 1:49Defining Innovation
- 5:11Innovation Paradox Explained
- 7:18Balancing Stability and Change
- 9:52Middle Management Obstacles
- 11:19Innovation Team Challenges
- 12:23Innovation Strategy Framework
- 13:27Making Innovation Work
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