All articles by Richard Holman

Booz & Company’s annual study of R&D spending reveals the tools that are transforming innovation—from customer insight to product launch.

An innovative approach to managing product portfolios—the strong-form model—can help companies stay ahead of change.

The early stages of innovation can be challenging. But Booz & Company’s annual study of R&D spending reveals that successful innovators bring clarity to a process often described as fuzzy and vague.

Booz & Company’s annual study shows that spending more on R&D won’t drive results. The most crucial factors are strategic alignment and a culture that supports innovation.

Fred J. Palensky, chief technology officer at one of the world’s most innovative companies, explains how to foster the ongoing cross-pollination of ideas.

Combining agile up-front processes with a lean approach to the back end can help companies outperform the competition.

To build your capabilities and cast a wider net for ideas, you must figure out which of the three types of innovation strategies you already have — and design your R&D approach accordingly.