A large media organization had innovation intent but no shared operating model. Work with the four I8N founders defined purpose, mission, governance, and a repeatable execution rhythm across leadership and delivery teams.
Result: Innovation shifted from fragmented initiatives to a visible internal advisory function with quarterly OKRs, shared language, and recurring leadership engagement.
Key outcomes
- Established a clear strategic foundation: purpose, vision, mission, and value system
- Introduced quarterly OKRs to connect innovation intent with measurable execution
- Built a common innovation language used across departments and leadership contexts
- Expanded I8N into a trusted advisory partner for transformation and early AI topics
Innovation capability maturity trajectory
System map from executive intent to institutionalized innovation capability
INNOVATION OPERATING MODEL & EXECUTIVE ALIGNMENT
I8N for Gruner + Jahr
Gruner + Jahr — internal innovation capability design and activation

Key metrics
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Founders who initiated and shaped I8N
QBR
Quarterly OKR cadence introduced for execution
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Strategic anchors codified: purpose, vision, mission
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Internal advisory function institutionalized