Driving innovation in large organizations is as engaging and thrilling as a heist movie.Are you ready to embark on the adventure of transforming your ideas into impactful realities? In The Inside Job, Ed Essey, a senior director at The Microsoft Garage with decades of experience in driving innovation, offers just that: a game-changing guide for high performers and innovation leaders who refuse to settle and want to empower their crew so bold ideas flourish.Inspired by the narrative style of a heist story, The Inside Job combines practical advice and engaging storytelling from a mastermind intrapreneur. It shows you the essential skills you need to create change. Filled with examples from intrapreneurs who have been coached by Essey himself, The Inside Job uses real-world cases to illustrate concepts. Each chapter provides strategies, tools, and moves that you can immediately apply to foster innovation within your organization. Hand-drawn images add a personal and visual touch. You will learn the secrets to● navigating with your own internal compass, ● assembling a diverse and effective crew, ● identifying and seizing valuable opportunities, ● developing and leveraging each crew member's unique skills, ● conducting thorough research and creating strategic plans, ● executing plans with precision and adapting to unexpected challenges, and● celebrating success and ensuring long-term impact.With The Inside Job, Ed Essey provides intrapreneurs and innovation leaders with the confidence and tools needed to navigate their organizations' internal processes, secure sponsorship, and turn vision into results. Whether you're a seasoned intrapreneur, top performer, or just starting your journey, this book will empower you to drive innovation-from turning on the ignition to making a clean getaway-and ensure what you've pulled off stands the test of time.