Innovation

Companies can help U.S. universities struggling to import the international doctoral talent needed to fuel innovation.

Design-based strategies can protect innovations from imitation and help companies maintain their competitive advantage.

Hackathons can spur innovation or yield lackluster results. A well-defined challenge and clear goal make the difference.

A practical handbook for accelerating innovation, both internally and externally, through engagement with innovation ecosystems.

Guiding crowds with tailored instructions boosts innovation in tackling complex problems through crowdsourcing.

Teams can structure design-thinking processes to benefit from the strengths of both in-person and virtual collaboration.

Outsiders can spark change by seeing what others miss, offering fresh ideas that need support to thrive.

Strategic alliances can lead to intellectual property loss, but multilayered defenses can protect companies’ innovations.

When managers build more diverse networks, they’re more likely to recognize the value of employees’ breakthrough ideas.

Four examples highlight the pivotal role that corporate social responsibility can play during a national crisis.