[Quote] We say in Africa Innovation work is not about any one function or person, not even about leaders or stakeholders. It can only succeed with a true team and real, productive togetherness.
[Quote] People want a mop in the cupboard Even fantastically innovative output won't get you anywhere if your stakeholders and downstream teams reject it.
[Quote] You're trying to sell them a dream Credible innovators can't ignore stakeholders' pressure to earn money in the short run
[Quote] All of the brilliant ideas in the world DVF, empathy, traction, and all the rest only matter if you can convince stakeholders that they matter.