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The Intrapreneur's Brief
What an intrapreneur should know today, picked from McKinsey, Knowledge at Wharton, Fast Company, Wired, TechCrunch and more
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Rethinking growth with AI: A conversation with Slack CMO Ryan Gavin
McKinsey talked to Slack's marketing chief, Ryan Gavin. He asked his team to drop their job titles and think of themselves as builders. Staff share rough AI prototypes in a channel called Slack Unbaked and often improve them the next day.
Intrapreneurship angle: You don't need a finished product to start. Share a rough version early, let colleagues test it, and fix it fast. Describe your job by the result you want, not the tasks you do.
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The 4:1 change management return most organizations are leaving on the table
Deloitte surveyed 1,000 leaders who run big change projects. 70% said their latest one fell short. Across the survey, each $1 spent helping people through change was linked to $4 in value.
Intrapreneurship angle: Your new idea lands on people who are already busy with other changes. Ask what else they are dealing with before you launch. Plan time to help them, not just to build the thing.
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Are organizations ready for personalized AI agents in the workplace?
Deloitte looks at what happens when staff build their own AI helpers for work. In a May 2026 Deloitte study, 49% of people using AI at work used tools their company had not approved. Only one in five companies has mature rules for AI agents.
Intrapreneurship angle: The people closest to the work often build the best tools. If you build one, start small, keep it away from customer data, and offer it as a test. That turns a side project into an approved pilot.
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"Failure Is Not an Option" Can Kill Your Business
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Why "We Are a Family" is a Lie—and What to Say Instead
I’ll say it plainly: companies should stop saying "We are a family." It’s a cliché. It’s manipulative, even when the boss saying it means...
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Nobel-Winning Secrets: What Intrapreneurs Can Learn About Resilience and Life-Saving Innovation
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The Art of Stopping: Why Companies (and Employees) Need to Master the Brake Pedal
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AI Agents: Ferrari in a Garage and Other Top Trends to Watch in 2025
Welcome to 2025. Disruption isn’t just a buzzword anymore; companies are expected to do it. If you’re an intrapreneur, or a business trying...
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