The book "Intellectual Capital and Competitiveness" offers a comprehensive analysis of the significance of intellectual capital for the competitiveness of companies. Led by Peter Pawlowsky and Leif Edvinsson, an interdisciplinary team of experts brings together various approaches to Intellectual Capital Management (ICM). The authors highlight how creativity, knowledge, and the networking of employees are crucial factors for corporate success. Through a large-scale corporate survey, the current state of ICM implementation in Germany is presented, and key drivers for successful management of intellectual capital are identified. The book is aimed at professionals and decision-makers who wish to understand and implement the relevance of intellectual capital in practical business and political contexts.