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The Myth of the Intrapreneur

Harvard Business Review

These products are all held up as legendary examples of the power of intrapreneurship — entrepreneurial creativity and innovation within large, established organizations. It’s been promoted to workers as a way to capture the creativity and excitement of entrepreneurship, but with more resources and less risk.

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Why Are Immigrants More Entrepreneurial?

Harvard Business Review

Mateschitz spent considerable time overseas as a marketing salesman prior to founding Red Bull. Additionally, discrimination against immigrants in labor markets may exert pressure on them to seek self-employment. Cross-cultural experiences may also stimulate creativity. Musk migrated from South Africa to the U.S. as young adult.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business Review

Managed by Q, a cleaning and office services company in New York City, decided to pay employees higher wages than the prevailing market rate. Both Kaizen events and Agile sprints are investments in innovation and human capital productivity. Small and large companies alike are experimenting with these concepts.

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A New Model for Innovation in Big Companies

Harvard Business Review

Increasing creativity and innovation is not only on the priority list for start-ups; it’s also a strategic goal for CEOs of small, medium, and large-sized companies. The client company then refines these concepts and prototypes and takes them to market. It seems we’re all racing to get more entrepreneurial. A Different Approach.