ESMT Bites: mini lectures, big ideas (August edition)
August 20, 2026 17:00 Europe/Berlin
ESMT Bites: August edition
This month's edition features the lecture by Bianca Schmitz, lecturer at ESMT Berlin: "Innovation culture in established firms"
Many established companies tend to label themselves as 'not innovative'—but is that really true? What if the challenge isn’t a lack of ideas, but a misunderstanding of what an innovation culture truly requires? During this MBA bite, we’ll take a closer look at how organizations can foster environments that not only spark creativity but also turn it into something real and valuable. It's not just about inspiration—it's about structure, leadership, and the right kind of tension.
About Bianca Schmitz
Bianca Schmitz is a lecturer (member of the faculty) at ESMT Berlin and has been one of the founding directors of the Hidden Champions Institute (HCI). Additionally, she is a director of knowledge transfer at the Bringing Technology to Market (BTM) Center and Faculty Lead of a Customized MBA Program. Since March 2022 she is a member of the Supervisory Board of TÜV NORD AG and since July 2025 member of the future council at inotec Group.
Her research and teaching focus is on strategy, organizational development, and innovation management. Bianca is a firm advocate and practitioner for designing individualized learning journeys to create sustainable impact.
