Connecting over 4,000+ innovation leaders globally

Innovation Leaders Club
The Innovation Leaders Club is a private, elite network that aims at establishing productive interpersonal exchanges centered on sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices to manage innovation effectively.
Our Offerings
Online Clubs (Free)
In-Person Clubs
Celebrate Innovation Leaders
Innovation Management Practices Benchmark

Innovation Leaders Club Academy
The Innovation Leaders Club Academy aims to provide complete and thorough bundles for a successful innovation implementation (or optimization/update) based on the Innovation Leaders Club members’ shared best practices and the proficiency of all the member’s knowledge.
Our Offerings
Free Content
Innovation Leaders Summer School
Implement an Innovation Strategy
Enhance the Front End of Innovation
Implement an Innovation Program
Facilitate Applied Creativity Training
Coaching Program

Audax Innovation
Audax Innovation actively advises organizations of all sizes on all aspects of Innovation Management, from developing effective strategies to improving operational processes.
Latest News & Updates
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How to ensure your innovation efforts hit the right target?
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Dave's Takes - What innovation process do you need to match your ambitions?
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Innovation Management Watch Summary : "Sixty years of innovation: Key moments in business technology" by McKinsey & Company
This McKinsey & Company article explores six decades of groundbreaking technological advancements that have reshaped business and industry. It highlights how innovations—from IBM’s System/360 and the World Wide Web to AI and cloud computing—have driven digital transformation and redefined the way organizations operate. Technology isn’t just about progress; it’s about adapting, innovating, and leveraging new tools to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
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Innovation Management Watch Summary: "What Makes Change Agents and Leaders Successful" by InnoLead
This InnoLead report explores the traits of successful change agents—leaders who drive transformation without formal authority. It highlights how they take initiative, build influence, and navigate challenges to create lasting impact. Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about choosing to innovate, take action, and push boundaries.
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How does an innovation strategy serve as the foundation of a proactive innovation system?
An innovation strategy is the foundation of a proactive innovation system. It clarifies the innovation objectives and the area of focus for the next three to five years. An innovation management system comprises five (5) components that group all critical processes required for effective innovation management. An innovation strategy has three (3) components that make it impactful and actionable.
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Dave's Takes - Why is the Lean Startup development approach better for strategic innovation?
The traditional development approach usually requires market research and a business case to justify any investment or development effort. Unfortunately, the business case is often a static document, while the market keeps evolving from when the market study is completed until the innovation is launched. Learn how to proceed by using the Lean Startup Approach.
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Innovation Management Watch Summary: "Creating New Value in Large Organizations: What It Takes" by InnoLead
Explore InnoLead’s report, ‘Creating New Value in Large Organizations,’ sponsored by KPMG. Dive into insights from top companies like Amazon and Microsoft on leveraging AI, fostering collaboration, and building adaptive corporate cultures to drive innovation and long-term growth in 2024.
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Innovation Insights: Why fast-tracking an innovation project is the wrong solution?
For 85% of projects, a proactive, early start yields better results, minimizing risks and costs while preserving employee well-being. Rushing, often seen as necessary only when faced with immediate competitive threats, can compromise both the process and the outcomes.
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Innovation Management Watch Summary: "Innovation Systems Need a Reboot" by BCG
Exploring the connection between innovation prioritization and execution, this BCG report reveals a stark disconnect: while a vast majority of companies see innovation as a top priority, only a small fraction is truly equipped to implement it. This insight underscores the critical need for organizations to clearly define and effectively integrate innovation into their business strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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Innovation Insights: When should you start thinking about replacing an existing offering?
Explore how proactive innovation management via product lifecycle stages can ensure a seamless transition and sustained market relevance, by starting projects during the late maturity phase.
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Dave's Takes - How to set a pace for innovation?
Like defining your organizational strategy or budgeting, your organization should plan recurrent innovation cycles to set a pace for conducting proactive innovation activities. Knowing the innovation cycle approach will help you define the appropriate cycle for your organization.
Concrete, Consistently updated Content (French Only)
Offre de Formations en présentiel
The Innovation Leaders’ Club Academy’s training offer draws upon over 25 years of cultivating best practices in innovation management. All training courses will be accompanied by an online toolbox, updated annually. This cloud-based approach ensures that participants always have access to the best available content, even years after the training.
Free Webconferences on Innovation Management (French Only)
Optimiser son système d’innovation, 11 avril 2025
The Innovation Leaders Club seeks to inform, sensitize, and educate its members on practices that are vital to all innovation teams. To achieve this, the 2025 program will cover one theme each month.o
Free Webconferences on Innovation Management (French Only)
Appliquer la recherche marketing participative dans l’innovation, 24 avril 2025
The Innovation Leaders Club seeks to inform, sensitize, and educate its members on practices that are vital to all innovation teams. To achieve this, the 2025 program will cover one theme each month.o
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Join the Free Innovation Webconferences monthly!
Club Meetings
Upcoming in-person events with innovation leaders
2025 Theme: “Increasing innovation efficiency”
Drummondville, April 10
25+ members
Quebec City, May 6
Mega Club with 125+ members
Montreal, May 14
Mega Club with 200+ members
Paris, June 2
20+ members