Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T16:48:20.648-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:corporate-entrepreneurship Susan Foley sfoley248 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3850881978144459819-01c1db8e500f4f04422c644ef1682d84 2009-11-16T09:02:08.481-05:00

The worry is that without a meaningful upturn in U.S. sales, cost-cutting can only boost profits so long.

The worry is that without a meaningful upturn in U.S. sales, cost-cutting can only boost profits so long. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/shrinking-business.html John Agno jagno444 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11991553853001297323-301e323e993fd8c53ede49629a1ef000 2009-10-16T09:04:11.158-04:00

I have been asked to present my views on how small and medium-sized companies can move to the next level by implementing open innovation and intrapreneurship. I am still working on the presentation, but below you can see some bullet-points I plan to...

I have been asked to present my views on how small and medium-sized companies can move to the next level by implementing open innovation and intrapreneurship. I am still working on the presentation, but below you can see some bullet-points I plan to... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/intrapreneurship-and-open-innovation.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4465494021194854414-c2b753f50e7a8bfc82c21dc3efefca87 2009-10-16T09:07:59.979-04:00

A colleague asked me, "Who is that innovation guru at the Harvard Business School?" That's easy: Dr. Teresa Amabile Dr. Amabile heads the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School and is the only tenured professor at a top school to...

A colleague asked me, "Who is that innovation guru at the Harvard Business School?" That's easy: Dr. Teresa Amabile Dr. Amabile heads the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School and is the only tenured professor at a top school to... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/other-innovation-guru-at-harvard.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8984132349369810596-1743e11e2616791111cd21a99142288e 2009-10-01T11:42:01.981-04:00

I agree with Tom Hayes and Michael Malone in their belief that "Entrepreneurs Can Lead Us Out of the Crisis." Why? Because entrepreneurs have the agility, flexibility, and grit to make change happen. Innovation is the chief tool of the entrepreneur.

I agree with Tom Hayes and Michael Malone in their belief that "Entrepreneurs Can Lead Us Out of the Crisis." Why? Because entrepreneurs have the agility, flexibility, and grit to make change happen. Innovation is the chief tool of the entrepreneur. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/can-entrepreneurs-lead-us-out-of-this.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3121749057788678896-70471074766f41e5f92f6fdbe9e1eeb1 2009-09-18T12:23:03.953-04:00

Startups are great because they create growth and lots of jobs so let's pour lots of private and government money into programs that create more startups. Entrepreneurs and startups kick ass! This is the common wisdom in most countries. Does it hold?

Startups are great because they create growth and lots of jobs so let's pour lots of private and government money into programs that create more startups. Entrepreneurs and startups kick ass! This is the common wisdom in most countries. Does it hold? http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/09/are-startups-overrated-are.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1049522687775281348-7c5c9a3192caee158e81299f8d2928d6 2009-10-01T13:23:15.962-04:00

With the Bear Stearns forced merger it appeared that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury had settled on a policy: they would punish as severely as they could the shareholders of and the managers at institutions too-big-to-fail that required rescue, but they would insulate bondholders and counterparties. The incentives to avoid bankruptcy would thus be concentrated on those who actually had power to do something to manage organizational risk.

With the Bear Stearns forced merger it appeared that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury had settled on a policy: they would punish as severely as they could the shareholders of and the managers at institutions too-big-to-fail that required rescue, but they would insulate bondholders and counterparties. The incentives to avoid bankruptcy would thus be concentrated on those who actually had power to do something to manage organizational risk. http://macroeconomicpolicy.blogspot.com/ Charles Derry cderry940 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17956967199033197927-edc98dd638db808b21dc67dfe9c9cf8e 2009-06-05T15:33:28.071-04:00

What Is Intrapreneurship? How Different Is It From Entrepreneurship? May.23, 2009 in Uncategorized Well, it is true that turning into an entrepreneur could be one of the most satisfying things for any person but have you ever thought that if...

What Is Intrapreneurship? How Different Is It From Entrepreneurship? May.23, 2009 in Uncategorized Well, it is true that turning into an entrepreneur could be one of the most satisfying things for any person but have you ever thought that if... http://www.dailynewsbusiness.com/2009/05/23/what-is-intrapreneurship-how-different-is-it-from-entrepreneurship/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 16 14 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18072519255966445014-551156377e7d5b4d8f4fed4516d6433f 2009-09-23T13:57:13.165-04:00

Interview with Dave Siegel, co-author of Innovation: Myths and Mythstakes, Marketing to the New SuperConsumer, and The Great Tween Buying Machine.

Interview with Dave Siegel, co-author of Innovation: Myths and Mythstakes, Marketing to the New SuperConsumer, and The Great Tween Buying Machine. http://www.ideaconnection.com/articles/00141-Stacking-the-Deck-in-Favor-of-Innovation-Part-2.html.html Eric Tsai etsai275 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:353838053037503970-3cf12bc023e8b261c1d5231ffd1df99d 2009-09-15T16:16:41.739-04:00

A former colleague who worked with me at a couple different start-ups had this quote at the top of his white board at all times: "Start-ups don't starve, they drown." The point is simple - very few of our organizations have a lack of opportunity, or...

A former colleague who worked with me at a couple different start-ups had this quote at the top of his white board at all times: "Start-ups don't starve, they drown." The point is simple - very few of our organizations have a lack of opportunity, or... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/09/start-ups-dont-starve-they-drown.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4375810022157216439-04f56a061e4011620d37e7b18609024d 2009-08-13T04:03:31.546-04:00

The key is closing the gap between theory and practice. Words are cheap. It's easy to wax poetic about "culture change." It's quite another thing to make it happen. Still, the effort is worth it.

The key is closing the gap between theory and practice. Words are cheap. It's easy to wax poetic about "culture change." It's quite another thing to make it happen. Still, the effort is worth it. http://www.ideachampions.com/weblogs/archives/2009/08/50_ways_to_fost_1.shtml Eric Tsai etsai275 7 5 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5957390808973065883-500438752ae51ac6110631f8c11ea04c 2009-08-05T12:00:06.291-04:00

Where is Bill Bowerman? He helped found Nike as much as Phil Knight did. Hell, Nike even created a shoe series called the "Bowerman Series" after him. I'd think he would appear on this list over Phil Knight...

Where is Bill Bowerman? He helped found Nike as much as Phil Knight did. Hell, Nike even created a shoe series called the "Bowerman Series" after him. I'd think he would appear on this list over Phil Knight... http://www.focus.com/fyi/other/top-entrepreneurs-last-100-years/ Trevor Usken tusken827 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14287183076687591764-c38c6e5def7f34d62d77621f379566dc 2009-09-08T12:55:48.875-04:00

I briefly followed a Twitter conversation yesterday afternoon that attempted to define what a real entrepreneur is. It stemmed from one individual's frustration that some small company employees considered themselves entrepreneurs, even though they...

I briefly followed a Twitter conversation yesterday afternoon that attempted to define what a real entrepreneur is. It stemmed from one individual's frustration that some small company employees considered themselves entrepreneurs, even though they... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/09/five-key-characteristics-of.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10082785948102683090-52c50abe75a94729ffa458a4111ab0b6 2009-08-05T15:46:21.225-04:00

Due to a downturn in the real estate market, WMC was looking for new ways to attract potential borrowers. In the past, the company’s marketing efforts had included a variety of tactics: newspaper and radio advertising, the Yellow Pages, regional real estate web sites and local sponsorships. However, none of these efforts were producing the desired results.

Due to a downturn in the real estate market, WMC was looking for new ways to attract potential borrowers. In the past, the company’s marketing efforts had included a variety of tactics: newspaper and radio advertising, the Yellow Pages, regional real estate web sites and local sponsorships. However, none of these efforts were producing the desired results. http://online-advertising-guru.blogspot.com/2009/08/wallstreet-mortgage-company-come-back.html Sam Miles smiles932 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6244389671760617536-1da15767facd7d46b38526aeae28a0c6 2009-08-18T18:44:31.334-04:00

This is the second of several 'Innovation Perspectives' articles we will publish this week from multiple authors to get multiple perspectives on The Importance of Innovation Strategy. On the heels of Braden Kelley's kickoff, here is another...

This is the second of several 'Innovation Perspectives' articles we will publish this week from multiple authors to get multiple perspectives on The Importance of Innovation Strategy. On the heels of Braden Kelley's kickoff, here is another... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/08/innovation-perspectives-leveraging.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3313327445669411398-68ca0783936b261e1b3c26c1260f2887 2009-08-13T09:27:05.896-04:00

Smaller advertisers are beginning to use simple online video ads, tagged and indexed for search engine pickup, to connect with local audiences. The question is: how can small companies create the most effective video ads on a budget?

Smaller advertisers are beginning to use simple online video ads, tagged and indexed for search engine pickup, to connect with local audiences. The question is: how can small companies create the most effective video ads on a budget? http://online-advertising-guru.blogspot.com/2009/08/five-tips-for-creating-high-impact.html Sam Miles smiles932 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3327857070079935413-4f709871b3b375726323a458be8fbc9b 2009-06-05T15:16:40.042-04:00

Given the importance of corporate vitality and wealth creation in today’s global economy, corporate creativity has generated considerable attention in research. The need now to pursue corporate entrepreneurship has arisen from a variety of pressing problems including technological changes, innovations and improvements in the marketplace, perceived weaknesses in the traditional methods of corporate management, the loss of entrepreneurial-minded employees who are disenchanted with bureaucratic organisations, and growing levels of international competition.

Given the importance of corporate vitality and wealth creation in today’s global economy, corporate creativity has generated considerable attention in research. The need now to pursue corporate entrepreneurship has arisen from a variety of pressing problems including technological changes, innovations and improvements in the marketplace, perceived weaknesses in the traditional methods of corporate management, the loss of entrepreneurial-minded employees who are disenchanted with bureaucratic organisations, and growing levels of international competition. http://viewthatcounts.blogspot.com/2009/05/corporate-entrepreneur.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6644674728423774321-50bc76dab0064cfef8c6f80101980259 2009-06-05T15:28:58.923-04:00

I explore the factors that determine whether new business opportunities are exploited by starting a new venture for an employer (‘nascent intrapreneurship’) or independently (‘nascent entrepreneurship’). Analysis of a nationally representative sample of American adults gathered in 2005-06 uncovers systematic differences between the drivers of nascent entrepreneurship and nascent intrapreneurship. Nascent entrepreneurs tend to leverage their general human capital and social ties to organize ventures which sell directly to customers, whereas intrapreneurs disproportionately commercialize unique new opportunities which sell to other businesses. Implications of the findings are discussed.

I explore the factors that determine whether new business opportunities are exploited by starting a new venture for an employer (‘nascent intrapreneurship’) or independently (‘nascent entrepreneurship’). Analysis of a nationally representative sample of American adults gathered in 2005-06 uncovers systematic differences between the drivers of nascent entrepreneurship and nascent intrapreneurship. Nascent entrepreneurs tend to leverage their general human capital and social ties to organize ventures which sell directly to customers, whereas intrapreneurs disproportionately commercialize unique new opportunities which sell to other businesses. Implications of the findings are discussed. http://ftp.iza.org/dp4195.pdf Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:916559073027052976-a1581f0911c072b0e3ae0319320c9d54 2009-08-14T17:22:43.426-04:00

During a radio address to the nation earlier this month, President Obama cited innovation as a key factor in the nation's economic recovery. "Innovation has been essential to our prosperity in the past," he said, "and it will be essential to our...

During a radio address to the nation earlier this month, President Obama cited innovation as a key factor in the nation's economic recovery. "Innovation has been essential to our prosperity in the past," he said, "and it will be essential to our... http://www.druckerinstitute.com/druckerapps/20090814/index.html Drucker Institute dinstitute587 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18214461320591670604-8fa8cf360cbb8a0ed28c9bdfc8994b6a 2009-06-05T15:19:21.840-04:00

Corporate entrepreneurship and innovation is not and never will be easy. While last week I suggested that the marketing director could perhaps attempt to drive innovation, there is nothing to stop anyone in the organisation from attempting to do so.

Corporate entrepreneurship and innovation is not and never will be easy. While last week I suggested that the marketing director could perhaps attempt to drive innovation, there is nothing to stop anyone in the organisation from attempting to do so. http://innoveur.blogspot.com/2009/06/corporate-entrepreneurship-and.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12317122436988407648-499f1f11e9bf08b8dd5583d4135112ec 2009-07-24T16:46:20.661-04:00

http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7Nat-4drQ-C6xS78 Joy Gendusa jgendusa672 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8611447408427256344-9fcb4b6a702e73269b37fe8b661da6de 2009-06-24T11:34:39.253-04:00

We have seen social media replace or duplicate almost every structural element of the traditional corporation outside of the construct of corporations. Can social media provide a corporate structure in and among itself?

We have seen social media replace or duplicate almost every structural element of the traditional corporation outside of the construct of corporations. Can social media provide a corporate structure in and among itself? http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/is-the-corporate-structure-obsolete.html Daniel Robles drobles975 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17274988555269949126-5f45470b9ec0cc4614f6beaf177a0ef1 2009-06-14T21:16:40.360-04:00

One of the best ways to grow your business is to learn from and be inspired by those who live in the same trenches. The people who exude what you want to be, who have fought the struggle, and who continue to excel regardless of how times change.

One of the best ways to grow your business is to learn from and be inspired by those who live in the same trenches. The people who exude what you want to be, who have fought the struggle, and who continue to excel regardless of how times change. http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/06/entrepreneurial-lessons.html Tamar Weinberg tweinberg492 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5583510152749667031-3f1321a9597a70761c9976618ace9126 2009-06-05T15:32:26.285-04:00

Your vision is clear. You know the opportunity exists. You even tested the market and validated customer needs. And now…..2009, the year you expected to launch your new business is fraught with a sagging economy and possibly a recession.

Your vision is clear. You know the opportunity exists. You even tested the market and validated customer needs. And now…..2009, the year you expected to launch your new business is fraught with a sagging economy and possibly a recession. http://profitsprinciples.com/blog/2009/06/04/profits-principles-%E2%80%93-key-tips-for-the-entrepreneurially-minded-intrapreneur/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12663823897518570509-9a1e0b24720acbca9cfe0d1c84eae311 2009-06-05T15:22:41.907-04:00

A few weeks ago I sat down with a coach friend and worked through some stuff around my business. We talked about my message. I’ll be honest and say that I had thought about my services and my ideal clients but not my message. I could hide behind the fact that coaching is non-directive and therefore I had never thought of myself as having a message but that would probably only be half the truth. The other other is I simply hadn’t thought about it.

A few weeks ago I sat down with a coach friend and worked through some stuff around my business. We talked about my message. I’ll be honest and say that I had thought about my services and my ideal clients but not my message. I could hide behind the fact that coaching is non-directive and therefore I had never thought of myself as having a message but that would probably only be half the truth. The other other is I simply hadn’t thought about it. http://blog.aspireprograms.com/?p=36 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0