In the first of a series of interviews of senior executives, Kyung Yoon, chief executive of Talent Age Associates, a global talent management firm speaks to Phil McKinney, vice-president and chief technology offcer of the Personal Systems Group at Hewlett-Packard.
Yoon: Why are Fortune 500 companies so focused on innovation, and why is leadership so important?
McKinney: Most companies are focused on seeking growth through innovation, as doing business as usual will not be sufficient in the face of global competition, technological disruptions and the dynamics of emerging economies. Leadership is key in successful corporate innovation, as change and disruption cannot happen without the critical support of top leadership. Leaders inside innovative companies need to provide the resources, air cover…
