by Susan Foley | Mar 9, 2021 | Competencies, Growth, Innovation, Intrapreneurial Leaders, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, New Ventures, Startups, Talent, Value
In most organizations growth through innovation is a top priority. So is talent. Yet, few organizations adequately look at the link between innovation growth and talent. According to McKinsey, “The number one predictor of innovation success is leadership.” It is a...
by Susan Foley | Jan 5, 2021 | Business Growth, Change, Growth, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Taking Action, Value, Vision
Individuals in large organizations often feel that it is difficult for any one person to have an impact. Yet, it only takes one person to change the course of things and move the corporation in a new direction. It doesn’t have to be a big thing but a small strategic...
by Susan Foley | Jul 14, 2020 | Business Growth, Change, Engagement, Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, Mindset, Value
Last week I was reminded that not everyone understands the term Intrapreneur or how it is different from being an entrepreneur. While being interviewed about my book Intrapreneurs I was asked how I would describe an Intrapreneur to someone not familiar with the term....
by Susan Foley | Jun 17, 2020 | Business Growth, Competencies, Growth, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Mindset, Success, Talent, Value
Intrapreneurs – Who, What, How and Why explores the world of Intrapreneurs. They are individuals inside organizations that are building new businesses, new products, services and processes that create value and generate new revenue growth. Often referred to as...
by Susan Foley | Jun 9, 2020 | Change, Commitment, Competencies, Crisis, Economy, Environment, Growth, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Resistance, Skills, Talent
The question on the minds of many Intrapreneurs around the world is whether the new normal will include Intrapreneurship or push it aside. Will there be room for Intrapreneurs to help create a new future or will economic concerns diminish their role. It may depend on...
by Susan Foley | Sep 17, 2019 | Competencies, Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, Social Intrapreneurs
It was while teaching a class in Social Change at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, that I saw the optimism and commitment of the students to social causes. It was a class of international students many who had come to America to seek a better education. They wanted...
