Innovation is the way, the only to way, to stay ahead in the race. It’s the ongoing attitude that makes it possible. A source of opportunities, to create differentiated business models, products and cost structure that can ensure resilience and growth, at a global scale. Are you ready to embark on this quest? Are you filled with energy to make it happen?

First and foremost, to go anywhere, you´ll need your people:

• You must mobilise them and keep them involved around your business challenges. Unleash their hidden potential and harness their extraordinary collective intelligence: with ongoing communication; rewards and recognitions – people are moved by incentives;
• Create a culture that is inclusive, where all have a voice and are heard;
• Develop efficient social tools that promote ideation and collaboration, as well as game mechanisms, to make participation fun, engaging and continuous.

Remember this: to give the extra edge is an extra responsibility on top of someone’s day job. If you want to get your people’s attention and encourage them to participate, you must also be a good leader.

What then?

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