July 22, 2014 | By Julie Donnelly
Sheila Babnis offers an inside look at how the Swiss pharma giant’s innovation function was created and how it operates today, including tight partnerships with business units.
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On Demand Live CallHow Ingersoll Rand Hires, Trains, Tests and Prioritizes InnovationJune 11, 2014Michael Wynblatt of Ingersoll Rand discuses the complexities of his role; how he creates and tests innovation hypotheses; training and capability-building; and more.
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- ArticleClimate for Innovation: Estée Lauder, Sony & MoreDecember 16, 2013 | By Scott KirsnerWho should innovation teams collaborate with in large organizations? Executives from Sony, Estée Lauder, Fisher-Price, and Pfizer share their tips...
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ArticleIs Your Company Really Set Up to Innovate?September 15, 2013 | By Julia AustinWhen a company launches an innovation program, what they’re trying to say is, “We are a creative organization that wants to foster creative stuff.”
