Can social distancing optimise innovation in a 21st-century pandemic?

At such a difficult time for everyone, it is not yet clear what the real impacts of the pandemic will be on economies, companies and individuals. What is clear is that it is crucial to find ways to mitigate these impacts, and social distancing and remote work can actually enable us to create innovative solutions, in business and in life.

Innovation management looks easy – it’s not

There are some paths that are easy to embark upon. If you want to start jogging, it’s as simple as putting on a pair of running shoes and hitting the road. Starting is easy, but you don’t get to complete a marathon by casually jogging from time to time. The same is true for innovation management: getting started is easy but real, lasting success can be an elusive goal.

Innovation in times of crisis

Government and enterprise leadership tend to act the same way when facing a crisis: they cut what is seen as…
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