This article explores the transformative potential of Open Innovation—a model that embraces collaboration across organizational boundaries to drive progress and generate meaningful impact. Instead of relying solely on internal R&D, Open Innovation invites input from customers, suppliers, startups, scholars, and even competitors to co-create solutions.
First coined by Henry Chesbrough, the approach emphasizes that great ideas can come from anywhere and that true innovation flourishes through openness and trust. EHL recognizes this mindset as essential to shaping the future of hospitality, leveraging its international community and strong ethos of servant leadership to foster partnerships that blend purpose with profit.
By addressing global challenges such as sustainability, equity, and ethical sourcing through Open Innovation initiatives, EHL positions itself not only as an educational leader but also as a catalyst for real-world impact.
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