‘Genius at Scale’ explores how leaders can turn innovation into organisational capability

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Chandigarh, August 9

In an era marked by rapid technological disruption, economic uncertainty and changing workplace expectations, a new book by Linda A. Emily Hill, Tedards, and Jason Wild explore how leaders can build organizations capable of creating and scaling innovation.

Titled Genius at Scale, the book builds on ideas introduced in Hill’s award-winning Collective Genius and argues that successful innovation requires more than generating breakthrough ideas. Instead, it requires leaders to create the conditions in which people can collaborate, experiment, learn and turn ideas into meaningful impact.

The authors present a leadership framework centered on three roles — Architects, Bridgers and Catalysts.

As Architects, leaders shape the culture, structures and capabilities needed for co-creation. As Bridgers, they develop partnerships across teams, organizations and industries. As Catalysts, they help activate and sustain movements that enable innovation across broader ecosystems.

The framework is supported by research and case studies involving organizations such as Mastercard, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and Sampark Foundation.

The book examines the leadership challenges emerging from AI-driven transformation, evolving workforce expectations and increasing global competition. It highlights the importance of developing new mindsets, leadership skills and digital fluency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment.

According to the authors, innovation must move beyond individual ideas and become a repeatable organizational capability. This requires collaboration across teams and ecosystems, continuous experimentation and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures.

Genius at Scale offers a practical framework for current and aspiring leaders seeking to create organizations that can generate new ideas and successfully scale them into lasting impact.

The book positions innovation leadership as an essential capability for organizations seeking to remain competitive and adaptable amid rapid technological and economic change.