Innovators' toil combines blood, sweat and genius: But barriers exist to fulfilling potential

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Great innovators are capable of both being both brilliant and resilient. Thomas Edison commented that genius was 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. It surely follows that collaborative innovation can increase the opportunities for combining the right creative spark with the huge levels of work and commitment required to get new ideas and products off the ground.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2011), "Innovators' toil combines blood, sweat and genius: But barriers exist to fulfilling potential", Strategic Direction, Vol. 27 No. 8, pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111146812