
Anonymous asked a question to Vilmos M.
Category: General
Date asked: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Last reviewed: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Vilmos M.
Senior Engineer
Thank you for your question! It's great to see your interest in innovation at Nokia. I'm assuming you're curious about the opportunities for proposing and implementing innovative ideas when working with us — is that correct?
Innovation is indeed a crucial part of Nokia's culture, and there are multiple avenues for proposing and implementing innovative ideas:
- Day-to-day innovations: For 'smaller' innovations related to your team's daily work or ongoing projects, Nokia encourages an 'always-on' approach. You can simply raise your ideas with your team at any time. Good ideas are always appreciated and continuously implemented. Nokia values proactive employees who aren't afraid to question the status quo – you might have heard about our 'open, fearless, empowered' culture. This environment supports and nurtures innovation at all levels.
- Larger-scale innovations: For bigger ideas that fall outside your immediate team's scope, Nokia regularly organizes events like hackathons and 'shark tank' style competitions. These events provide excellent platforms for presenting and competing with innovative ideas on a broader scale within the company.
The core concept is that innovation can come from anyone, anywhere in the organization. Whether it's a small process improvement or a groundbreaking concept, there are always opportunities to propose and pursue innovative ideas at Nokia.
I hope this gives you a good overview of how innovation is encouraged and facilitated here!
Monday, February 3, 2025
Vilmos M.
Senior Engineer
Thank you for your innovative ideas and enthusiasm! It's great to see such creative thinking about smartphone capabilities.
I'd like to clarify an important point about Nokia's current business focus. While Nokia was once a major player in the consumer electronics and smartphone market, it has since transformed its direction. Today, Nokia is a B2B (Business-to-Business) technology innovation leader, focusing on areas such as network infrastructure, cloud and network services, and enterprise solutions. See https://www.nokia.com/we-are-nokia/ if you would like to know more.
While the ideas you've presented don't align with the company's current business model, your innovative spirit is appreciated! It's this kind of forward-thinking approach Nokia values in its employees.
Thank you for engaging with us and for your interest in innovation at Nokia!
Wednesday, February 5, 2025