Power to the visionaries: Innovators' need to get organized

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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

Any history of innovation and entrepreneurship in the twentieth and twenty‐first centuries would have to include a huge chunk of text about the phenomenon that is Silicon Valley So why is it that so many people intent on encouraging new generations of innovators and entrepreneurs suggest avoiding trying to create their own Silicon Valley?

Practical implications

The paper 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), "Power to the visionaries: Innovators' need to get organized", Strategic Direction, Vol. 27 No. 6, pp. 8-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111135535