Innovation is a people-driven process, but sometimes people are the reason innovation capabilities flounder. Learn how to create small cultures of innovation within the larger organization that yield better results and create strong future leaders.

Michael currently leads Enterprise Innovation in the Innovation & New Ventures group at Chick-fil-A where he and his team are responsible for helping the organization transform its ideas into business value. He has created an innovation ecosystem in a decentralized environment that includes identifying external disruptions and opportunities, providing internal consulting services, and overseeing a 37,000 sq ft innovation center.

In addition, Michael holds a Master of Science degree in Innovation from Northeastern University in Boston, is the author of 6Ps of Essential Innovation: Creating the Culture and Capabilities of a Resilient Innovation Organization and is a former adjunct professor in the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia, teaching Innovation Management in the Professional MBA program.