While in-house innovation teams will become even more critical to ensuring company growth in the future, innovation today is still a nascent function. It takes time and effort to design an operating model that enables repeatable innovation to get to market. In addition to getting the structures and systems right, it also requires us to gain credibility and trust within the organization. That's why one of the most critical yet underestimated superpowers for Innovation practitioners is the ability to gather internal knowledge and build relationships. Luckily, it’s easy to begin today.

In this fireside chat, Rachel will discuss what she means by this practice, how she experienced it in her own career, and why it matters for your success in your company and beyond.

Rachel Gordon is a growth and innovation advisor to ambitious industry leaders in consumer packaged goods and pharmaceuticals. In her 15-year career, she's led innovation initiatives across Europe and North America in-house and as a consultant. Through her company, Triple Agent, she helps in-house innovation leaders create repeatable systems and build capacity for successful long-term innovation. Rachel’s experience includes work with: ABInBev, AstraZeneca, General Mills, Hershey’s, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Virgin.