According to The Global Competitiveness Report compiled by the World Economic Forum, Switzerland has developed a formidable innovation culture to watch. The Report considers twelve factors to judge a nations global competitiveness ranking, including innovation. Switzerland is ranked second in the Innovation factor while the US holds the top ranking.
Innovation is viewed as critical because it continues even after the other factors run into diminishing returns -- a powerful statement itself!
One aspect of innovation considered in the report is a “workforce with the skills needed to adjust rapidly to any changing environment” (Global Competitiveness Report, 2009, p. 23).
I do not find it surprising at all to see a link between innovation (sustainable innovation at the country level) and the ability for organizations to adapt and change. A culture of innovation = organizational culture change ability.
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