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4-1 Benchmark Study: 3M
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• 3M manages innovation by creating organizational culture that nurtures, supports, an
and facilitates innovation. The philosophy way do things around reflects ‘the we here’ in
diverse organizational elements such case histories, anecdote etc. The organization as s,
believes creating the conditions that support innovation and creativity, which aids the in in
management of innovation. aa
• Within 3M, the innovation strategy and leadership style plays an instrumental role.
The innovation strategy encompasses two key elements strong product development –
capabilities and deep technological competence. The organization combines these elements,
