The Arthur D. Little Breakthrough Innovation Survey found that companies need to be able to deliver a pipeline of Breakthrough Innovations to respond to emerging competition and disruptions. Despite this, nearly all companies are unsatisfied with their efforts to date. Success factors for achieving replicable, effective Breakthrough Innovation include having an explicit strategy with clear goals, single-point accountability, cross-functional involvement, ring-fenced funding, active intrapreneur roles, and agile processes. The survey identified four alternative models for implementing a dedicated Breakthrough Team, depending on the technology-intensiveness of the business and the novelty of the challenges being tackled.
