Innovate on Purpose: Midwestern Innovation at 3M

During a recent visit to 3M's Customer Innovation Center in St. Paul, six innovation influencers learned about the company's unique culture of innovation. One defining aspect of this culture is the absence of rock stars, which allows everyone the opportunity to innovate. The Midwestern roots of the company, including a focus on individual initiative and a mentality of helping one another, also contribute to the innovation community. The founder's philosophies and the collegial environment have helped sustain the company's success in innovation.