The legitimacy fallacy

Don't confuse winning, securing, negotiating, or publishing an innovation mandate for the actual work of innovation. It is not a golden ticket that will open all the doors, unlock resources, and turn nos into yeses. Treat it as a formality it is, be satisfied with "good enough," and focus on building your legitimacy through champions and results.

Mastering Innovation Management

If you are measured on innovation results, this programme addresses the root cause of failure: the absence of actively managing innovation investments. Through twelve strategic deep dives, you will master innovation boards, portfolios, accounting, and more. Click here for details.

The Living Strategy

What do you do when the plan no longer fits and the decision cannot wait? Join Holger Nils Pohl and me in Cologne on 7 October to find out. Three hours, hands-on, small group of senior peers. Early bird €300 while it lasts. Register here.

Playing Lean Facilitator Training

If you help others learn how to innovate, this is for you. Join me in Frankfurt on 12 October for a full day of Playing Lean Facilitator Training: hands-on practice, personal feedback, certification, and the complete facilitator toolkit. €400 until 12 September. Register here.

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