How organizational design factors shape creativity

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The ability and motivation of employees to seek knowledge and engage in incremental and/or radical creativity can be helped or impeded by certain organizational factors. Firms should therefore strive to increase employee autonomy by adopting a structure that is less centralized and by incorporating some flexibility into formal regulations. Both forms of creativity are further aided when companies promote higher levels of connectedness to facilitate increased collaboration among employees. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.