Discover the future of innovation management!

This handbook introduces a holistic transformation model that integrates innovation culture, strategic development, and sustainable change—empowering organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Learn from leading voices in research and practice how to successfully manage innovation.

About the Editors

Svenja Damberg

Dr. Svenja
Damberg

Sustainable Innovation

Svenja is an expert in sustainability transitions, bridging research and practice with a focus on consumer and organizational behavior.

Zita Lucius

Dr. Zita
Lucius

Organizational Innovation

Zita drives forward-thinking innovation by shaping organizational culture, fostering creativity, and championing inclusive, future-ready work environments.

Barbara Blenski

Dipl. Ing. Barbara Blenski

Organizational Innovation

Barbara advances systemic innovation by integrating people and culture into organizational change, sharing her insights across education, industry, and public forums.

Content

Holistic Innovation presents a comprehensive transformation model that redefines how organizations should approach innovation, understanding innovation as an integrated, organization-wide process. The book explores how innovation culture, organizational development, and sustainable change intersect to support long-term adaptability while navigating complexity and driving long-term success. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives and empirical research from several authors, it bridges theoretical foundations with practical application. The book offers guidance for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers seeking to understand and shape innovation processes in complex and evolving environments.

The Authors

Selina Endress

INNOVATION CULTURE
Innovation Hurdle Race: Practical Insights in Promoting the Innovation Capability of a Leading German Software Company

Dr. Daniel Kiel

INNOVATION CULTURE
Innovation Hurdle Race: Practical Insights in Promoting the Innovation Capability of a Leading German Software Company

Prof. Yide Liu

INNOVATION CULTURE
Embracing Digital Innovation in the Hotel Industry: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Learning and Adaptation

Dr. Aurelia Engelsberger

INNOVATION CULTURE
How to Empower Employees for Innovation?

Florian Hameister

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
The Relevance of Customer Insights for a Shift to a Circular Business Model

Jonny Kohlhaas

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
A Critical Assessment of OKR in Entrepreneurial Environments

Ronja Stoffregen

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
DB Schenker STARTup terminal: A Case Study of Successful Corporate–Startup Collaboration and Why it Matters

Anna Tollmien

SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
Uniting Economic Success and Sustainable Impact with Innovation

Claudia Henke

SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
Workers’ Buyout for Company Succession: Alternative Organizational Models and Their Positive Effects

David Hertle

SUSTAINABLE CHANGE New Work as a Driver for Innovation? The Influence of New Work on Companies’ Propensity to Innovate

Lars Hartenstein

INTERVIEW GUEST

Dirk Ploss

INTERVIEW GUEST

Andreas Spahn

INTERVIEW GUEST