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In the News: 4 Types of Innovators Every Organization Needs

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Every company strives to be innovative, but most are missing key ingredients.

How can you identify which ingredients your organization needs — and which employee styles can fill in the gaps? The authors’ research distills four key innovation styles that can lead to success — generators, conceptualizers, optimizers, and implementors — and explains how common they are across sectors. Then, they outline a four-part framework for ensuring your team or organization has all four styles represented.

Read the full article in the Harvard Business Review.

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Dr. Goran Calic

Associate Professor / Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Faculty, Strategic Management

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