CBM Lunch and Learn: How AI and Strategic Social Intrapreneurship Can Help Companies Navigate Today’s Political Headwinds

Social intrapreneurship (SI) occurs when employees develop innovative products, services, or management practices that support their company’s business objectives while also aligning with their personal social and environmental passions. Despite its potential, few organizations have widely adopted SI. Based on a systematic review of 36 academic studies, Dr. Michael Corbett developed a framework—called Strategic Social Intrapreneurship (SSI)—that provides a structured and comprehensive approach to motivating, organizing, and growing employee-led social initiatives across the organization. Two forces make SSI especially important today: (a) political pressures have heightened scrutiny of traditional CSR and related efforts, accompanied by increasing accusations of “checkbox” compliance; (b) the rise of AI fosters flatter, more democratized organizations, better empowering employees to act as both business innovators and agents for societal good. This presentation aims to spark a renewed conversation about social intrapreneurship—highlighting its strategic importance in achieving meaningful and lasting business results.

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Dr. Michael Corbett specializes in outsourcing, business strategy, and social intrapreneurship. He helped develop IBM’s outsourcing business and co-founded IAOP, creating industry standards that have been adopted in over 50 countries. Corbett authored The Outsourcing Revolution, has served on private and NYSE-listed boards, and is an Associate Editor of Engaged Management Review.

The College of Business and Management Lunch and Learn is part of an ongoing monthly series of presentations and discussions hosted by the College of Business and Management. This conversation is open to all educators, administrators, instructional designers, and students of Minnesota State Education System. This series allows everyone to meet during lunchtime (Central Standard) and bring their questions and ideas that will include conversation starters and possibly opportunities for both large and small group conversations.

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The College of Business and Management Lunch and Learn is part of an ongoing monthly series of presentations and discussions hosted by the College of Business and Management. This conversation is open to all educators, administrators, instructional designers, and students of Minnesota State Education System. This series allows everyone to meet during lunchtime (Central Standard) and bring their questions and ideas that will include conversation starters and possibly opportunities for both large and small group conversations.