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Does your organization really need an innovation department?
To succeed in the dynamic business world, organizations need innovation to cope, expand, and beat their rivals. Whether an organization should have an innovation department depends on various aspects like market changes, organizational culture, and strategic objectives. An innovation department can bring many benefits, but it is not a panacea, and there are scenarios where…
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The success story: OMIND and Hugo Boss – collaboration for a more conscious corporate culture
The collaboration between OMIND and HUGO BOSS started at the beginning of this year and is already showing impressive results. With 130 highly motivated employees, the project has not only generated a positive response within the company, but has also provided important insights into how conscious collaboration and reflection can have a lasting impact on…
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At the heart of transformation: the impact of an open innovation mindset on measurable business success
A recent study by the Bertelsmann Foundation shows that innovative companies in Germany declined by 6% last year. At the same time, research has shown that companies that focus more on innovation achieve a higher net return on sales and experience above-average employment growth. This raises the question: Why aren’t more companies investing in innovation?…
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Guide to developing an innovative mindset
From my experience with Guiding Transformation: A Guide to Developing the Open Innovation Mindset. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of open innovation has gained significant traction. As organizations seek to foster creativity, collaboration, and adaptability in their workforce, the role of an Open Innovation Mindset (OI Mindset) becomes increasingly vital. In my…
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The discomfort of innovation or what daring leadership has to do with innovation
Do you know that feeling when you are pulled towards something? Without yet fully grasping the relevance and links to what you are working on, it just seems important to find out more? When you recently experienced that feeling, did you have time to invest into following that spark? Did you allow yourself to explore…
