How to create an environment where innovation flourishes

For many entrepreneurs, breakthrough innovations seem to appear out of the ether, mysterious in origin and almost magical in their power. They understand that new ideas are crucial to organizations’ success but are not sure how to generate and foster them.

Breakthrough innovation was the focus of a recent panel at the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network Powerhouse Summit in conjunction with Fast Company and Inc. Business leaders from a variety of industries provided perspective into where breakthroughs come from, how they can be encouraged, and the importance of challenging the business practices, systems, and services that have been used in the past. They also explored the human and organizational dynamics of innovation. Here are four key insights gleaned from the discussion.

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