Blogs

Can Innovation culture be built by design? BRIDGE Insight The challenge Organizations know innovation matters. But creating a culture that consistently supports it is much harder. Leaders may invest in new technologies, increase research and development spending, or introduce an innovation strategy. But those efforts don't necessarily address the organizational conditions that shape how employees think and behave. Part of the challenge is that innovation cultures can feel difficult to define, measure and manage. So, rather than simply asking employees to be more innovative, can organizations identify ...

Renewing organizational values: Lessons from CPA Alberta BRIDGE Insight The challenge Organizational values are meant to guide how employees make decisions, work together, and approach their work. But as organizations change, their values may need to be revisited to ensure they still align with the organization’s strategy and help guide everyday decisions and behaviours. CPA Alberta found itself revisiting its original core values 10 years after they were developed. Factors in its external environment, such as economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence, calls for greater social justice and more remote work spurred the change. ...

Designing disruption: What makes digital platforms resilient? BRIDGE Insight The challenge Disruption is constant. Technology is evolving, markets are shifting, and uncertainty is the norm. In Saskatchewan, disruption shows up in very real ways: Agriculture navigating climate variability and global market shifts Resource industries responding to energy transition and regulatory pressure Small and mid-sized businesses adapting to digital expectations with limited capacity Some organizations struggle to respond. Others adapt quickly and even grow stronger. What makes the difference? ...