What is it about?
This study explores the factors that build a culture of innovation within Greek organizations. It examines how leadership styles, employee engagement, and specific workplace dynamics come together to foster or hinder new ideas. By focusing on the Greek context, the research moves beyond complex academic theories to highlight the real human drivers of change. It explains who actually holds the power to make a workplace more creative and how companies can better support their teams to innovate.
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Why is it important?
Innovation is critical for business survival in today’s economy, yet much of the existing research focuses on broad, global markets rather than specific regional dynamics. This work is highly timely because it specifically targets the Greek environment, which has its own distinct cultural, economic, and organizational characteristics. By identifying exactly who shapes the innovation culture locally, this research provides managers, business owners, and policymakers with actionable insights to design better strategies, retain creative talent, and ultimately boost economic growth in the region.
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Working on this publication was a fascinating journey into the human side of business in Greece. I have always believed that innovation is not just about adopting new technologies, but about people and mindsets. Seeing how specific cultural nuances and leadership behaviors in Greece either block or accelerate creative thinking was incredibly revealing. My hope is that this research steps out of the academic realm and actively inspires local business leaders to rethink how they nurture talent, empower their employees, and build teams that aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.
Athanasios Vasilopoulos
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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This page is a summary of: Who shapes the innovation culture in the Greek maritime sector? An empirical multilevel study of 30 shipping companies, Marine Economics and Management, June 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/maem-03-2026-0005.
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