From Diversity of Thought to Innovation: The Role of Structured Collaboration

Innovation is built through structured collaboration and diversity of thought, not just solo efforts.

In this article, Medea Nocentini shares lessons from 14 years of building cross-sector partnerships at C3 - Companies Creating Change, and why ecosystems, catalysts, and design thinking are powerful tools for turning ideas into measurable impact.

C3’s work with partners such as Merck Healthcare and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA​) reflects this approach, solving critical challenges through structured collaboration.

This article was co authored with Sherine Mahmoud, Vanisha Sampat, and Rana Taher, with support from Lana Azhari.

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