Many of the current studies and opinion pieces on corporate innovation, such as a recent Sifted article by two IESE academics, focus on de-risking corporate innovation.
Opinion
October 20, 2020
“De-risking” risks being an empty catch-phrase
De-risking is an important concept for corporate innovation it shouldn't be the only goal. Without risk, there cannot be a big upside.
4 min read
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