Organizational Development towards a Climate of Innovation: Exploring the Role of a dedicated Innovation Management Unit

Understanding the culture-innovation link is an essential element in mastering the challenges of today's fast-changing world. This research carves out a grounded theory model, entailing a set of leadership-, culture-, and structure-related drivers, internal and external supporting conditions, and a six-stage process of perceived innovation climate development (PICD). By offering a theoretical frame and a practitioners' guideline, this model provides particular support to corporate leaders.