It’s More Fun To Be A Pirate In The Navy

Despite the myth of innovation being sexy, it is often seen as career suicide within large companies. While startups are busy competing with external foes, intrapreneurs face resistance from leaders and the bureaucracy of their own organizations. Most corporate innovation takes the form of ad hoc projects that must navigate corporate politics. In "Pirates In The Navy," author Tendayi Viki explores how intrapreneurs can create a repeatable process for innovation to happen within their companies. Authentic interest in bridging innovation programs with main business structures and processes is key to success.