Designing Innovation Capability that lasts

Jesko von den Steinen

I work with governments and complex organizations to help leaders navigate uncertainty, make consequential decisions, and build systems that endure.

My work sits at the intersection of strategy, experience, culture, and technology, not as events or initiatives, but as institutional capability.

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What this actually means

Many organizations invest heavily in innovation initiatives, labs, and transformation programs. Fewer embed innovation into how decisions are made, governed, and funded.

My focus is on designing the conditions that allow innovation to move from activity to capability and from ambition to execution.

Innovation systems & operating models

Designing governance, decision pathways, and operating models that allow innovation to be sustained and scaled within complex institutions.

Strategic decision environments

Creating conditions where leaders can navigate complexity, surface assumptions, and make informed commitments under uncertainty.

Experience-led strategy activation

Translating strategy and technology into experiences that align organizations and enable execution, not just understanding.

Who I work with

Governments and public institutions

Regulators and policy-driven organizations

National champions, SOEs, and large enterprises

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If you are navigating complexity, scale, or institutional change, I’m always interested in thoughtful conversations.

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