Innovation Culture through leadership and People Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review
Innovation Culture through leadership and People Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the role of innovation leadership and people management systems in shaping innovation culture within organisations. In a context marked by technological transformation, sustainability challenges, and increasing uncertainty, innovation culture is increasingly viewed as a strategic capability that supports adaptability, learning, and long-term performance. The objective of the paper is to analyse how leadership practices and human resource management systems enable employees to contribute to innovation and transform creative ideas into organisational outcomes. The research is based on a systematic literature review conducted according to the PRISMA methodology. Data were collected from the Scopus database, using specific search terms and inclusion criteria related to language, document type, subject area, keywords, and publication period. A final sample of 97 articles and reviews was analysed. The results indicate a growing academic interest after 2018 and highlight the importance of leadership, knowledge sharing, employee development, and HRM practices in building innovation culture. The paper concludes that innovation culture represents an integrated organisational capability that connects human potential with sustainable business performance.

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