Increasing a firm’s intellectual capital
Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Strengthening their intellectual capital can enable a firm to become more competitive. One possible approach is to adopt a broader notion of design and utilize it for strategic purposes. Doing so increases the scope of this intangible factor to influence the human, structural and relational dimensions of intellectual capital. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.