Michele Zanini

  • The Myth of Centralisation

    The enemy of innovation is the management desire to centralise everything. Centralisation is often touted as being more efficient but it’s nothing of the sort. In truth it is a simply a corporate power grab, an attempt to control, to… Continue reading

    The Myth of Centralisation
  • The Growing Bureaucratisation Of Life

    Many organisations , without realising it , act as inhibitors of creativity. Rules and protocols are put in place – often for very good reasons – that preserve the status quo.  Over time, organisations develop a set of social norms – ‘the way we… Continue reading

    The Growing Bureaucratisation Of Life
  • Innovation Doesn’t Happen By Accident

    Trickle down innovation, just like trickle down economics, doesn’t trickle down very far at all. When leaders are implored to innovate they often go for the easiest and most attractive option, innovation theatre: You bring someone in to give an… Continue reading

    Innovation Doesn’t Happen By Accident