Innovation does not only happen in start-ups or in R&D or incubation labs. It happens when ordinary employees are given the space and the tools in an environment that is conducive to act on ideas that make a difference. This is the essence of intrapreneurship. Empowering people inside the organisation to think and behave like [...]
Be Part of Africa's Innovation Revolution! Unleash the Power of Innovation in your Organisation The FutureLeaders Trend Watch Event and The African Innovation League Awards 12 November 2024 | 08:30 – 12:30 Venue: The Cellar Hall, 1 Lanzerac Road, Lanzerac Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Cost: Complimentary In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead requires [...]
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) face intense competition and increasing customer demands. To stay ahead, MSMEs must embrace innovation as a strategic imperative. Innovation empowers businesses to adapt, differentiate and thrive in the face of uncertainty. This article explores the best ways for MSMEs to implement innovation [...]
Press Release Subject: Leading South African Companies Awarded at the SA Innovation League Awards Vodacom wins prestigious Innovation Award Leading Innovators recognised for innovation excellence in innovation by Innocentrix, in collaboration with Milpark Business School and tt100 Date: 22 April 2022 Issued: Innocentrix – Henra Mayer Contact: Henra Mayer – Innocentrix CEO at henra@innocentrix.co.za / [...]
We have big news! The SA Innovation League is now open for entries! Recent research shows that getting better at innovation is becoming the #1 strategic priority for future-focused leaders. According to McKinsey's “Prioritizing innovation today is the key to unlocking post-crisis growth, but the COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity that few feel equipped to pursue" Do [...]
Innovation as a management discipline and its application in everyday work life has become synonymous with growth and sustainability. As advocated by innovation guru Gary Hamel since mid- 2000, there is a good understanding that Innovation in management principles and processes can create long-lasting advantage and produce dramatic shifts [...]
Top South African companies recognised for having an edge in innovation by Innocentrix, in collaboration with Milpark Business School Date: 28 August 2020 Issued: Innocentrix – Henra Mayer Contact: Henra Mayer – Innocentrix CEO at henra@innocentrix.co.za / 082 323 7447 A complex and disruptive business landscape in 2020 is demanding more than just resilience [...]
Future Focused Leaders: The Role of Leadership in Innovation Management by Henra Mayer Check out our previous article: ISO 56002 Innovation management standard – Innovation management system – Guidance Global crises and Black Swan events are not catalysts for leaders to think about the future. Leaders think about renewal all of the time, how [...]
Effectively communicating about Innovation Understanding and communicating what innovation (and its related focus areas) mean for your organisation, are the very first steps towards making innovation work in your organisation. Innovation and its importance for continued business survival is not a disputed issue in the business world. Yet, when we engage with [...]
The ISO 56000 series of Innovation Management standards is a family of standards published by ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation), in collaboration with approximately 50 other countries, that is aimed at providing guidance to organisations on how to manage innovation better and benchmark their related activities and programmes. It provides a baseline for [...]
