In the knowledge economy, organizations need to shift their focus from production to innovation, and their employees from task-oriented to idea-driven. Traditional management roles and structures must also change to accommodate a transparent, learn-as-we-go organization that collaborates cross-functionally and stays close to the customer.
Successful innovators have a proclivity to network with a broad array of people, industries, and ideas. However, internal networking within a firm is equally important to create a critical mass of innovators who exchange ideas and compete for resources and attention.
Adaptable businesses need conscious culture change, employee engagement, results-driven collaboration, speed with efficiency, flexible resource management, visibility, and CWM technologies.
