Managing the Unmanageable

13 Tips for Building and Leading a Successful Innovation Team

Consistently clear, straightforward, and upbeat, packed with excellent descriptions, logical explanations, and persuasive recommendations, presented with empathy and humor.... An engaging collection of useful ideas for leading teams to tackle the unique challenges of innovation." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Inspiring guidance for managing innovation teams to create lasting success."-Publishers Weekly BookLife

Authors, Professors, Innovation Management Experts

We work with management to boost their company's innovation capacity and performance

Learn More

Meet Cagan & Boatwright

We have worked together for two decades.

Coaching, Speaking, Research, and Education

Jonathan Cagan

David and Susan Coulter Head of Mechanical Engineering

George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Globally known for his rigorous and effective approach to product innovation, Cagan works extensively in research on innovation processes and tools, teaching and leading innovation teams, corporate consulting, and speaking engagements on the topic of innovation.

Peter Boatwright

Allan D. Shocker Professor of Marketing and New Product Development

Director of the Integrated Innovation Institute

As an expert in innovation education, he leads graduate education degrees in product and service innovation, engages in corporate consulting, and leads executive training and practice-based courses at the university.