AI can change how work gets done. But first, leaders need to decide what is worth changing, which rules apply, and how people will work with it, writes Daniela Gorza of Maigent.
Nov 2, 2026 · Daniela Gorza, Co-Founder and COO, Maigent
Innovation and technology leaders from four companies — all in regulated industries — discuss today’s use cases; deployment challenges; and their advice for others.
Oct 29, 2026 · Scott Kirsner
Deirdre Walters argues that one of the biggest opportunities for innovation leaders today is vertical integration: creating a continuous connection between strategic business choices, consumer understanding, technical development, and commercial execution.
Oct 19, 2026 · Deirdre Walters
We scoured the 2026 winners lists of the top awards for the most innovative companies in the world... and put together this list of the companies that show up on three or more of them.
Sep 28, 2026 · Scott Kirsner
InnoLead’s Impact conference brought together three leaders who build new businesses inside large companies. They shared advice about how they identify new opportunities, how they move quickly, and how they keep leadership support over the long timeframe it can take for new ventures to generate return-on-investment.
Sep 23, 2026 · Scott Kirsner
Answer 20 quick questions — all based on research — and you'll get an instant score. Are you a force for good in your organization, or do you have some habits that could benefit from a little work? Our latest assessment takes about five minutes, and only you see your score.
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Video and key ideas from our October 2026 members’ meeting, which featured Erik Falck, Senior Director of Innovation at the Wisconsin-based food company Johnsonville. Falck previously worked in marketing and innovation at Hershey’s and Johnson & Johnson.
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