The Problem with Stage Gates Isn’t the Gates

Posted by Dan Toma
On 08/07/2026

What makes stage-gate governance so frustrating in many organizations is that it unintentionally trains teams to behave in exactly the opposite way innovation requires. Instead of creating transparency, it creates presentation theater. Instead of encouraging fast learning, it encourages delayed escalation of problems. And instead of helping leadership stay closely connected to innovation efforts, it […]

How to Introduce Innovation Accounting Without Alienating Your Organization

Posted by Dan Toma
On 30/09/2025

Learn how to introduce innovation accounting step by step, reduce resistance, and measure innovation ROI with actionable metrics for sustainable growth.

The M&A Checklist for Sustainable Growth

Posted by Dan Toma
On 21/07/2025

In an era where growth is harder to come by and disruption is the norm, boards face a critical question: where should capital and leadership focus go next? This article outlines the three strategic levers companies can pull—operational optimization, innovation-led growth, and M&A—and offers a clear, actionable checklist to increase the odds of success in any acquisition. For executives serious about sustainable, value-creating growth, this is a blueprint for making smarter, strategy-aligned decisions.

The Minimum Viable Innovation Accounting System

Posted by Dan Toma
On 18/07/2025

For years, executives have cited one consistent barrier to investing in innovation: the inability to measure it. Without clear metrics, innovation is often relegated to the sidelines—seen as a discretionary activity rather than a disciplined driver of growth. The consequences are real: careers in innovation become cul-de-sacs, and companies underinvest in what should be a […]

The Startup Collaboration Maturity Assessment

Posted by Dan Toma
On 17/05/2021

Understanding the current maturity of a corporation's startup collaboration process is the key to making further improvements.