Fail it till you make it: learning by failure and innovative activities
The relationship between failure and innovation is complex, with innovation endeavors often plagued by uncertainty and the potential for failure at various stages of development. However, existing literature predominantly focuses on successful innovation projects, preventing a comprehensive understanding of the determinants and consequences of innovation failures. This conference track seeks to shed light on this understudied innovation management area by examining various forms of innovation failures, including discontinued patents, project abandonments, new product recalls, and the broader concept of the “dark side of innovation”.
