The biggest surprise for me in the reading was the part about explicit innovation. To be honest, I fall into the trap of thinking what worked for someone else is what is going to work for me to help me be successful. I need to train my mind to think in a way where I learn from others but realize that I have to have a plan that is specific to my own needs.
One part of the reading that was confusing for me was the part about Corning's innovation strategy. I believe I understand their long-term commitment to research, but I still am confused about their business as a whole. I think by doing some more research on the company I will have a better understanding of what the company is all about.
I would love to be able to sit down with the author and ask him specific questions about the leadership challenge. I realize that he suggests that senior leaders of organization are the ones who should take on the job to set the strategy that starts the innovation process. However, my primary question is what should the other members of organizations do to help? I am a student, so I would be one of these members. I would want to know what I could do and how I could best learn from senior members and their experiences.
After reading, there is not anything specific that I think the author was wrong about.
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