What Makes a Great Leader

What Makes a Great Leader

Harvard Business Review

Leadership Innovation Collaboration

Introduction

  • Leadership in innovation is crucial for organizations to thrive in today's fast-paced and competitive environment. Harvard Business School research highlights the shift from traditional leadership roles to a focus on shaping culture and capabilities to foster innovation.

Concepts

  • Vision: A broader ambition beyond strategy, focusing on where the organization is headed and why.
  • Architect: Building the culture and capabilities necessary for collaboration, experimentation, and learning.
  • Bridger: Connecting with external talent and tools to drive innovation.
  • Catalyst: Accelerating co-creation within the ecosystem to achieve ambitious goals.

Content

  • The importance of moving from vision to shaping culture and capabilities for innovation.
  • The roles of architect, bridger, and catalyst in leading innovation within organizations.
  • Examples of leaders in various industries effectively fulfilling these roles to drive innovation and collaboration.

Insights

  • Formal authority is not sufficient for influencing people in innovation-driven environments.
  • Building trust, influence, and commitment through genuine connections is essential for successful innovation.
  • Collaboration with external partners and stakeholders is crucial for accessing diverse expertise and resources.

Key Points

  • Effective leadership in innovation requires a focus on shaping culture and capabilities, bridging external connections, and catalyzing co-creation.
  • Leaders must move beyond formal authority to build trust and commitment among team members and external partners.
  • Innovation is a collaborative effort that involves leveraging diverse talents and resources to achieve breakthrough results.

Conclusion

  • Innovation leadership is about creating a conducive environment for collaboration, experimentation, and learning, both within the organization and across external networks. By adopting the roles of architect, bridger, and catalyst, leaders can drive innovation at scale and speed.

Further Reading

  • Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation by Linda A. Hill, Greg Brandeau, Emily Truelove, and Kent Lineback.
  • The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton M. Christensen.

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