How to Build Disruptive Leaders (Who Deliver Innovation)
Disruption has never been more present and palpable. Even before COVID-19, disruptive trends like the relentless evolution of technology, the rise of emerging markets and climate change were all forcing companies to reimagine how they did business. The ability to learn and adapt faster than anyone else is becoming one of the only sustainable…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 6
From experimentation to pivot, from diplomatic rebel to Chief Entrepreneurship Officer and governance for new ventures, we covered a lot of ground in week 6 of the Innov8rs Connect Unconference. Check below for short snippets from key concepts as discussed. The 6 Pillars to Build a Machine That Launches Better Products Faster One of the key…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 5
"Sometimes working at the front-end of innovation can be a lonely place. Connecting with so many other innovation professionals acted as a shot of adrenaline reigniting my drive to transform our organization. This was a refreshing reminder that we're not alone." We're making good progress addressing the multiple challenges covering the full…
Be Less Zombie: Turning Innovation "On"
Innovation has a reputation for being a black art, but it’s really not. Yet because so few companies have designed a deliberate system for repeatable innovation, its ad hoc nature causes it to fail, or at best deliver more of the same. After coaching hundreds of innovation projects around the world and mixed with his own research and that of other…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 4
Time flies when... Lots of ground covered in the fourth week of the Innov8rs Connect Unconference, welcoming 500+ cross-industry corporate innovation leaders and professionals from 50+ countries. Here's a glimpse of the conversations we've had. How to Find Problems Worth Solving In innovation, if you don't focus deeply on understanding problems…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 3
"It’s very good, in fact some of the speakers are excellent. There’s so much good content I’m finding it difficult to watch everything, though it is available on download later. Who needs Netflix when you have an Unconference?!" Folks are enjoying the #Innov8rs Connect Unconference. In the third week, we had good conversations with Hugh Molotsi…
The More, The Merrier? Teaming Up For Innovation
At our recent Innov8rs Connect Talent & Teams online event, one of the key themes we discussed was teams. What makes for effective innovation teams? How to engage people from the business in innovation? Beyond some enjoyable activities, how to collaborate with other functions for results? Read on to understand how Nicholas Johnson (Medifast),…
How To Thrive In The New Frugal Economy
Once Covid-19 is over, the world will enter a prolonged recession that could last till 2022. All nations and industries will need to contend with a triple-challenge: reboot the economy, reduce social inequality, and preserve and regenerate the environment. The 200-year-old capitalistic economic paradigm based on profit maximization and “more with…
Running Innovation Labs and Programs: What Has Worked (And What Not) at OP Financial, Indeed, Ericsson and Fraunhofer
During our recent online event on Business Design & Venture Building, four innovation leaders shared their key learnings running innovation labs and programs. Here’s a summary of their talks. Kristian Luoma (OP Financial): How to Maximize Innovation in an Innovation Lab Kristian Luoma is the Head of OP Lab at OP Financial, Finland’s biggest…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 2
We look back at a fruitful second week during #Innov8rs Connect Unconference. We discussed: - what opportunities emerge from a stronger focus on social impact with Anthony Ferrier and Patrick McIntyre - how to create psychological safety for high performing teams with Laura Delizonna - how to balance execution and exploration, and what role…
Key Takeaways From Innov8rs Connect Unconference Week 1
Last week during #Innov8rs Connect Unconference we explored key themes like covid19/crisis response, strategy and governance, ecosystems engagement, culture and venture building. If you missed the sessions, here's a glimpse of what we discussed. Bouncing Forward One of the key concerns for corporate innovators across industries is what to do now…
77 Questions Innovators Are Asking Now
Our role is more important than ever. Yet budgets are being cut, support from leaders and other functions is low and the pressure to get it right fast, is high. As corporate innovators, we’re tasked to respond to the Covid19-crisis, and prepare for bounce back and growth at the same time. Whilst we’re still facing the many challenges from before…