TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– The purpose of this article is to illustrate and address idea gaps to bring improvement and add value to organizations.Design/methodology/approach– A framework for ideas is developed to enhance and extend conventional management theory and practice.Findings– It recognises the essential interaction and progression of ideas so that managers can more comprehensively encourage, promote, integrate, and advance ideas in their organisations.Originality/value– A breakthrough passage is suggested and constructed. VL - 24 IS - 10 SN - 0262-1711 DO - 10.1108/02621710510627046 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02621710510627046 AU - Rothberg Glenn PY - 2005 Y1 - 2005/01/01 TI - Beyond mainstream management: a breakthrough passage construct T2 - Journal of Management Development PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 896 EP - 912 Y2 - 2024/03/28 ER -