Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast What is Innovation?
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| Innovation is creating new benefits :: Purandar Das | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:26:18 | |
Purandar Das, a two-time CTO and the current CEO of a leading data protection company, shares his insights on redefining innovation in the tech world: "Innovation is creating a new process, a new product, or a new approach to doing something better—solving a problem that's not been solved before." - Purandar Das ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - What is Innovation? 2:30- The Role of Mobile Technology in Innovation 3:19- From Physical Media to Streaming: A Case Study 9:53 - What Isn't innovation? 11:25 - Innovation, Optimization and AI 13:57- Innovation in Cybersecurity 14:31 - Data security innovation and ransomware protection 20:03 - Evolution of data protection and data governance 23:45 - Advice for future innovators More about our guest:
OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is when solving a problem creates value :: Joia Spooner - Fleming | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
In a world where the term 'innovation' risks becoming a buzzword, understanding its true essence is crucial. Joia Spooner-Fleming, a seasoned innovation executive with a decades-long track record of developing people and products at Procter & Gamble, joins the show to discuss what innovation looks like in practice. Throughout the process of transforming ideas into value, it's critical to distinguish invention from innovation. Joia emphasizes that true innovation requires a solution that is not only novel but also significantly improves upon existing alternatives. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - What is Innovation? 2:48 - Market's Feedback Loop 4:53 - Decision Making Process 6:18 - What isn't innovation? 8:11 - Human Curiosity and Solution 9:41 - Organizational Innovation 10:32 - Holistic Innovation Strategy 14:43 - Sustainability Innovation 17:31 - Innovation in Life 25:00 - Advice to Innovators More about our guest: OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is deep thought, teamwork, and focused opportunity :: Kevin Bailey | 29 May 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
Dive into the world of innovation with Kevin Bailey, a celebrated product designer and expert in hardware market launches. With over three decades of industry leadership, Kevin has empowered over 1,000 entrepreneurs and global firms to transform ideas into tangible, successful products. His approach? Fusing individual talents in a dynamic team to craft uniquely valuable products. Join us in this compelling discussion and share your views: Which is key to innovation success—deep thought, teamwork, or focused opportunity? ------------------------------------------------------------ A passionate product designer and business executive, Kevin Bailey helps guide CEO’s, start-ups, and established companies through the maze of product development to a successful, manufacturable physical product fast. After spending over 35 years in design, Kevin is an expert at assessing risk and opportunity when making the hundreds of decisions required to move a vision into a physical product the users will love. Since the late 1980’s Kevin has been on the ground floor of global hardware product innovation, cutting his teeth with Bell Research Lab before moving to Nortel Networks where he worked on the first smartphone development. After founding Design 1st in 1996, Kevin has emerged as one of the most experienced in Canada at stickhandling product development from concept to design, engineering, manufacturing, and go-to market strategies. As CEO and President of Design 1st, clients and staff rely on Kevin’s strategic vision to guide funding, market entry and the full suite of development decisions. The company’s results with new product development speaks for itself. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs, start-ups, and global corporations such as Ericsson, Motorola, Acer, Stanley Tools, and Christie Digital have brought product ideas to life under Kevin’s guidance. Kevin is a Professional Engineer, Angel and VC Investor and one of Canada’s leading experts at bringing new hardware products to market. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - What is Innovation? 2:55 - The Role of Teams in Innovation 6:58 - Examples of Effective Team Models 11:24 - Balancing Competition and Collaboration 18:07 - Facilitating Innovation in Teams 26:09 - Distinction Between Useful Products and Business Viability 29:00 - Constraints and Innovation 32:28 - Advice for Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is solving a problem for people :: Brett Simmons | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:34:11 | |
Brett Simmons, Sr. Consultant at OUTLAST Consulting LLC talks on innovation across the entire value chain--with examples from various industries. More about our guest: ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:29 - What Is Innovation 2:27 - What Is a Value Chain 3:39 - Innovation vs Day-to-day work 4:20 - Article: The Discovery of Penicillin 7:46 - Incorporating new work as frontline supervisors 8:47 - Understanding failure 12:08 - Rejections at work 12:51 - Chopped: the cooking show and 'baskets' 14:30 - Ron Howard's Apollo 13 16:06 - Innovation is not a job title nor workshop 17:36 - Innovation and constraints 18:54 - Defining Innovation as brothers: from experience and looking back 21:06 - Necessity: Mother of Invention? 22:42 - Learning is about exposure 23:49 - Collaborative environment in learning 25:03 - Fortune 500 companies and Innovation 26:21 - What is not Innovation 30:11 - Advice for innovators | |||
| Innovation is a skill you can learn :: Grady Powell and Haley Robison Dake | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:41:13 | |
Grady Powell and Haley Robison Dake, collaborators on an innovative learning experience called Metatrack and leaders with distinguished careers as innovators shares their point of view on innovation as a way of viewing the world. More about our guests: Grady Powell is a future-oriented strategist, executive, and entrepreneur. The founder and CEO of Openfields, a research, strategy, and design firm committed to helping leaders imagine and implement a more creative and just future. He is also co-founder and trustee of Capita, a creative think tank for harnessing the power of big ideas to ensure a future in which all young children and their families flourish. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 2:10 - What is Innovation 3:07 - Innovation as a skill 4:53 - Engaging in the creative process with Jim Gilmore 5:51 - 2 Types of Innovators 6:46 - Incremental innovation value 7:34 - Act of courage and stamina 8:12 - Relative value: Incremental vs Revolutionary innovations 10:10 - Work Collaboration 11:46 - MetaTrack 14:21 - Equipping People to be lifelong learners 15:41 - If MetaTrack existed years ago... 18:01 - Beauty of Hindsight at work 22:05 - Domain expertise 23:16 - Hiring 'T-shaped' people 25:46 - Experience, Hobbies, Views, and Innovation 29:40 - Haley's 90 days in Wyoming Wilderness 32:28 - Os Guinness: Contrast is the mother of clarity 35:04 - Advice for Innovators | |||
| Innovation is solving problems that matter :: Raj De Datta | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:31:06 | |
Raj De Datta, Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomreach, talks on seeker mindset and creating culture in tech-forward business industries.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 2:13 - What is Innovation 3:33 - Working in labs 5:07 - Technical problem definition vs Consumer back approach 5:33 - Bloomreach 6:42 - Creating Culture from the top-down 8:09 - Consumer Side culture role-modeling 10:24 - Seeker mindset, To-do lists, and Uber 12:27 - Technology: Solving the seeker's problems 13:59 - Tech-forward business industries 15:34 - Solving for reassurance vs solving for information 16:31 - What isn't innovation 17:42 - Creating Cross-functional innovation teams 20:08 - "Product Manager" job titles 22:24 - Incorporating hobbies: Tennis 26:35 - Shaping career through innovation 28:03 - Advice to innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is bringing possibility to reality :: Heather Wray | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:31:35 | |
Heather Wray talks on Collaboration vs Energy tradeoff, coaching pre-and-post COVID through an innovation outcome and interaction standpoint.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - What Is Innovation? 2:54 - Coaching is The Innovation of The Human Being: How It Comes Up 5:03 - Running Into Coaching Misconceptions 5:37 - Coming Together: Mindsets, Behaviours, Design Thinking 7:25 - What Does Truth Look Like? 8:14 - Delivering High-Quality Impact in COVID environments 9:15 - Tradeoff: Collaboration vs Energy 10:25 - Post-COVID: Continuing Virtual or In-person 13:18 - Innovation Standpoint: Outcomes and Interaction 16:34 - Weaving Through Innovation Terms 18:20 - Ashtanga Yoga: Structure, Flow, Creativity, Freedom 23:50 - Energy: An Art 25:56 - Key Skills Diagram of a Coach 26:53 - Fun in Coaching 28:00 - Advice for Innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is more than creativity :: Rob Morgan | 26 May 2021 | 00:26:58 | |
Rob Morgan shares his point of view on marketing strategy, innovation, technology commercialization, and marketing in emerging markets.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:39 - What is Innovation 2:43 - Creativity, Innovation, Solutions 4:06 - What isn't innovation 7:10 - Current Academic Programs 10:32 - 5-year program 12:52 - innovation is what drives the growth in our economy 13:38 - How the academic projects are decided 15:43 - State differences in accessibilities 17:54 - Insights from having both programs 20:21 - Career shaped by Innovation 22:36 - Advice to innovators 24:54 - Generational difference with future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is making new connections :: Mark Jeffreys | 13 May 2021 | 00:32:48 | |
Mark Jeffreys, Founder & CEO of 4Sight, talks on how connection and inner peace plays a role in innovation both in the private and public sector.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 2:34 - What is Innovation 3:47 - Connection and inner peace 7:03 - 4Sight: Discovering truth 09:12 - Marketer by Training 12:34 - Dealing with "customer is always right" 14:14 - What Isn't Innovation 15:34 - Consumer Fatigue 16:32 - Setting up your benchmarks 18:29 - Working with Pampers 20:19 - NGO: Vibrant 25:24 - Working for the government sector 27:18 - Positively impacting people's lives 28:35 - Advice for future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is activating insights :: Johnmark Oudersluys | 06 May 2021 | 00:32:28 | |
Johnmark Oudersluys, Executive Director of CityLink Center (Cincinnati), discusses the importance of energy and activating energy to spark change in your community, re-aligning your values and professional life.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - What Is Innovation 2:56 - Importance of Energy and Energy Activation 8:22 - Moments of resistance 12:27 - Citylink 13:55 - Crafting a personal mission statement 14:28 - Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina 16:08 - Leading Citylink Center 19:10 - Program rich - System poor 21:40 - What's next for Citylink Center 22:12 - Fundamental issues as a sector 25:17 - Innovation: Unnatural? 29:07 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is discovering what works best and bringing it to the table :: Grace Nicolette | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:29:35 | |
Grace Nicolette, Vice President at the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks innovation in the world of charitable giving.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - What Is Innovation 2:13 - The aspect of discovery 2:48 - Which is tougher: discovery or bringing to the table? 4:39 - Bringing in the resources vs building a bridge to connect? 6:17 - Philanthropists and the business world: Outcomes and Approches 6:30 - The Center for Effective Philanthropy 8:16 - How does the Center function 12:22 - Measuring success and impact as an organization 15:04 - A mirror to other foundations 17:56 - Following the science of research 18:37 - Working with different foundations and industries 21:59 - Experiences with working for non-profits 27:20 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is a new solution to an old problem :: Dr. Robin Gaster | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:45:12 | |
Dr. Robin Gaster, President of Incumetrics, Inc., a data and program evaluation consultancy, and author of Behemoth, Amazon Rising: Power and Seduction in the Age of Amazon share his take on innovation at Amazon and beyond.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - What Is Innovation 2:25- Invention vs Innovation 4:13 - Working with the government and Small Business Innovation Awards 4:57 - Problem of getting into the market 5:55 - Inventive people and being linear 9:38 - Great Man Theory and the multibillion founders of modern culture 11:12 - Is there regression in Amazon? 12:51 - Amazon, Innovation, Consumer-centric 14:20 - AWS, innovation and internet giant 17:30 - AWS and Amazon 16:5 - Amazon and digital privacy 21:36 - Secrecy of corporations 21:55 - Regulating Amazon? Understanding websites 23:13 - Antitrust and court-proceedings 25:12 - Protecting consumers from predatory retailers 26:08 - Sunlight and Dogmatic traditions 26:54 - Book: Amazon Rising 28:57 - Judo and Amazon business decisions 29:52 - Amazon Prime's 2-day free shipping 30:40 - Customer-centric: Caring or obsession? 31:45 - Flywheel approach 33:02 - Going into advertising 35:06 - Groceries, Healthcare, Alexa, and Opportunities 36:34 - Amazon's Ring and working with police departments 37:21 - Collateral Damage and pervasiveness 39:58 - One goal focus 41:17 - 150 years of change from the 'race to the bottom' 42:12 - A proposed reset with corporate overloads 42:40 - Information access and new sets of standards 43:05 - Advice to innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is defined by the customer :: David A. Fields | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:34:50 | |
David A. Fields, consultant, speaker, and best-selling author, shares his customer-centric viewpoint which makes for unique insights into how your products and services can consistently deliver value.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:03 - What Is Innovation 1:33 - Innovation as an improvement vs Innovation as breakthrough 4:56 - Different kinds of innovation 5:34 - Four Box Worldview and Consulting Business 8:20 - Innovation as a portfolio 10:20 - Innovation application on product-service industry 13:16 - Evolutionary vs Revolutionary 14:32 - Portfolio vs Product Distinction 15:16 - What isn't innovation 15:57 - Working with Kodak 17:10 - Looking out the window vs Listening inside the walls 17:51 - Patent Offices 20:46 - Developing frameworks and models 23:33 - Stepping back and recalibration 29:27 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is a methodology for establishing successful ideas that create value :: Reggie James | 22 May 2024 | 00:32:36 | |
In this episode of the "What is Innovation?" podcast, host Jared Simmons speaks with marketing expert Reggie James, founder of Digital Clarity. Reggie discusses how AI, analytics, and innovative branding redefine digital marketing. This episode is a great introduction to why innovation strategy is essential for thriving in today's market. ------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - What is Innovation? 3:01 - Communication Challenges in Organizations 4:40 - Innovation and dynamic processes 6:55 - Innovation through the years 7:56 - Changes in Marketing and Innovation Post-Pandemic 9:50 - AI and Its Impact on Business 15:01 - Impact of External Factors on Innovation 18:52 - Innovation in Ogranizations and importance of culture and values 25:28 - Simplifying Complex Processes 28:24 - Intellectual Humility in Innovation 29:11 - Advice to Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is seeing a gap...and filling it :: James Marable | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:37:59 | |
James Marable shares his experience as both an entrepreneur and corporate employee giving him unique insight on what innovation means.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:42 - What Is Innovation 3:38 - Innovation is a bit of a gap for companies 5:10 - Self-Authenticity 6:05 - Importance of Action Points 6:26 - Jumping in and taking a seat at the table 9:17 - Clothing Store: Original Thought Required 10:58 - Working with people 13:45 - Personal Development 18:51 - What Innovation Isn't 19:35 - The Social Media Approach 21:21 - Working in the corporate space 22:47 - Repositioning as the new corporate structure 25:16 - Can anyone be an entrepreneur? 28:34 - Companies in America and revenue 30:33 - Manager vs CEO 31:06 - Dame Dash 31:51 - Autonomy in achieving life goals 33:58 - Structure attributions 35:00 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is positive disruption :: Parker Meeks | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:35:10 | |
Parker Meeks, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Hyzon Motors, shares his view of innovation as both an operator and advisor in the industry makes for unique insights.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 2:17 - What is Innovation 3:15 - What is "Progress" 6:20 - Design Construction 7:49 - Small group vs big group disruptors 8:52 - Early forms of Design and Construction Technology 13:59 - Bringing in value 15:26 - How the innovation can help despite frictions 19:07 - Innovation and difficult choices 20:58 - Deploying mindsets in a decentralized organization 23:54 - Conversations in Digital Technology 27:22 - Is innovations about eliminating constraints? 28:17 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is doing new things with confidence :: Jeff Wiguna | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:35:53 | |
Jeff Wiguna, Co-Founder of Kuju Coffee, describes how confidence and bravery boost innovation in music and business.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:50 - What Is Innovation 3:40 - Target in itself 5:20 - Overplaying in Music and Business 6:02 - Trying to impress 6:19 - Adding bravery and sense of humanity 6:44 - Destructive products 8:00 - Bill Evans' intentionality and building on 9:12 - Human temptation of trying to impress 9:32 - Making connections than impressions 9:40 - Impression by definition 9:54 - Jazz Improv 11:09 - Human nature: impressing and 'woodshedding' 11:53 - Leading with a hard part as a business 12:34 - "Are we connecting with what we wanted to do in the beginning?" 13:07 - Focusing on Brand Message 13:44 - Cap table and institutional fundings 14:09 - Staying true and building on as a VC 15:00 - Bravery: connotation of positive ends 20:12 - Innovation is a form of change 22:07 - Innovation like a jazz solo 29:23 - Art of listening 30:00 - Staying true to form 32:51 - What is not innovation 33:37 - Advice to Future Innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is bringing the past into the future :: Buzz Amato | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:35:14 | |
Buzz Amato, an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 40 years in the music industry, talks on innovation in the music industry—including how it’s made, sold, and consumed
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 2:17 - What Is Innovation 3:31 - History of Music and Technology 4:13 - Church music restrictions 5:18 - Legend Pianists 5:44 - Sound signature evolution 8:30 - Les Paul and Wes Montgomery 11:02 - Music in Innovation: Never finished 13:47 - Radios and selling records 15:18 - Impact of compartmentalization on music evolution 19:15 - Resurgence of record players and albums 22:00 - Copyright law of 1976 24:00 - Fair Music Act and online streaming 26:05 - Record labels and Napster 28:04 - Protection: A Human tendency 29:04 - Lessons from Curtis Mayfield 32:55 - Advice for future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is taking a leap :: Dr. Maria Lucia Madariaga | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:26:48 | |
Dr. Maria Lucia Madariaga talks about her passion for discovery, research, and patient care.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:46 - What Is Innovation 2:25 - What Isn't Innovation 2:57 - Being one-to-one 4:55 - Big and small leaps 6:19 - Establishing trust with patients 8: 02 - Smoking dependency 10:26 - Physician Burnout 11:11 - Helping out Physicians 13:37 - Organ Perfusion Laboratory 17:37 - Connecting the dots and step-by-steps 24:24 - Advice to future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is valued risk :: Jeb Bell | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:29:40 | |
Jeb Bell, President of Equipment Controls Company, shares his unique definition of innovation and how looks to help his industry stay relevant in the current social impact environment for fossil fuels.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:30 - What is Innovation? 2:08 - Meaning of value 4:47 - Becoming a sales organization 6:16 - Meter mountain elections 7:45 - Fossil Fuel industry now 9:25 - Innovations' social implications 10:14 - Driving internal change 12:52 - What isn't Innovation? 15:53 - History of Equipment Controls Company 25:27 - "Modern day traffic light" 27:23 - Advice for future innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is about development and execution :: Alexander Mammen | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:25:41 | |
Alexander Mammen, founder of Heritage Growth Partners, shares his unique definition of innovation and how he applies it to creating true partnerships with entrepreneur-owners.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:50 – What is Innovation 3:07 - Innovation in Heritage Growth Partners 6:00 – Vision and execution 7:23 - Cycle and Business evolution 8:34 - Industry-sector investment and innovation 9:10 – 5 areas to look into 9:18 - Food sector 9:42 - Distribution 10:13 - Repair and Maintenance 10:29 - Training and Education 11:09 - Retail and Consumer 11: 54 - Consumer-driven, Geographically driven, and sticky elements 19: 25 - Roomate Business 22:19 - Advice for innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is helping people thrive :: David Metcalf | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:26:37 | |
David Metcalf talks about his unique view of innovation and its impact, on society at large -- that reflects his range of experiences in corporate strategy, law, financial services, and education.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:49 - What is Innovation 2:30 - What is THRIVING? 5:00 - Meaning and Innovation 7:45 - How-focused, Who-focused, and WHY-focused 13:35 - 80% of adult-waking hours 14:00 - Purpose and Dignity in work and in life 15:00 - Operating better to become the people we were meant to be 17:01 - Shifting values 19:00 - Re-engineering ability 22:56 - Advice to Innovators -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is a means to an end...not an end in itself :: Peet van Biljon | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:43:10 | |
Peet van Biljon, the founder of BMNP Strategies LLC, shares his thoughts on innovation, as well as some historical context for the way we view innovation today. More about our guest: Peet van Biljon advises clients on innovation strategy, new product development (NPD), and R&D transformation. He serves clients in all sectors, but has particularly deep expertise in the high-tech, electronics, software, and advanced manufacturing industries. Peet is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches a graduate course on Innovation and Public Policy. He was formerly a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and managed McKinsey's global innovation practice. He has held executive positions in several companies internationally. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:30 - What Is Innovation 3:00 - Creative and Analytical process 3:59 - Innovation as a social enterprise 6:14 - Ambidextrous learning 7:54 - Humans, Uncertainty, Creativity, and Innovation 9:10 - Peter Drecker: Systematic innovation 11:02 - What Isn't Innovation 12:34 - Mid-20th century definition of Innovation 13:10 - Elements before Innovation 16:17 - Research and Development vs Innovation 17:55 - Entrepreneurs' creative disruption 19:53 - Management thinking on innovation over the years 23:22 - Theories for Innovation by entrepreneurs 23:58 - Samuel Palmisano's "If you don't innovate, you're in commodity hell" 25:00 - Karl Marx 25:32 - Peter Drecker: Innovation and corporations in a systemic way 31:38 - Public and private sectors on risk tolerances 35:54 - "Why do you want to innovate?" 38:25 - Collaborative effort and leadership, healthy organization environment 41:05 - A triathlon or decathlon? -------------------------- | |||
| Innovation is open to interpretation :: Ahmed Hashmi | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:34:19 | |
Ahmed Hashmi, our first guest host takes on the opportunity to pull a reverse uno card and asks Jared on his own view of Innovation. More about our guest: Ahmed Hashmi, a senior at the University of Texas studying Management Information Systems. Episode guide 1:56 - Innovation at risk of losing its meaning entirely 4:02 - What is Innovation 7:40 - Shifting from solving problem first into a problem first solution 11:08 - OUTLAST Consulting: Coaches of Color program 11:58 - One on one coaching environment: Best environment 15:42 - Creating an environment that leads to valued context with innovation and design 21:19 - Personality tests' holistic innovation 26:45 - World of design-thinking 29:41 - Need for professional development 30:05 - Availability in the corporate world 33:40 - Reframing organizational priorities and mentalities 35:20 - Coaches of Color mission | |||
| Innovation is a purposeful commitment to change consumer behavior :: Niara Nicholas | 15 May 2024 | 00:32:00 | |
Niara Nicholas has led marketing and technical teams across globally recognized consumer product giants, including P&G, Johnson & Johnson, and Estee Lauder. Her leadership has been pivotal in pioneering novel commercial and product frameworks, strategically amplifying product reach and identifying lucrative growth avenues—both adjacent and forward-looking. Niara's mission is deeply entrenched in sharing her proficiency in consumer insights, marketing, innovation, and strategic foresight to empower brands in delivering enduring value to consumers and stakeholders alike. Her unwavering commitment lies in enabling brands to navigate the evolving landscape by marrying insight-driven strategies with a relentless pursuit of innovation. Know more about her here: ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - What is Innovation? 1:38 - What isn't Innovation? 3:03 - Turning sparked invention to innovation 5:27 - Missing link between innovation and invention 7:27 - Identifying importance and understanding intersection 8:48 - The beauty industry 11:27 - The "N of one" 14:55 - Brand attributes 16:16 - Brand authenticity and innovation 21:17 - Consumer perception and product development 27:31 - Commitment and consumer communication 29:23 - Advice to innovator OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is a mindset :: Tim Schumm | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:30:50 | |
Tim Schumm, Founder and President of Lucas James Talent Partners, shares how innovation works in the talent acquisition industry. More about our guest: Founder and President of Lucas James Talent Partners Episode guide What Is Innovation Recruiting Industry Founding Lucas James Government Staffing Business within a Business with autonomy Flexible cost-per-hire Incentivizing and fees Brokerage and marketplace model Role of empathy Outside the mainstream Future of Recruiting-Process Outsourcing Continuous Improvement Mindset Advice for Innovators Comfort Zones | |||
| Innovation is more than invention :: Robyn Bolton | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:33:26 | |
Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, explains how innovation differs from invention and how innovation works for intrapreneurs in large companies. More about our guest: Founder and CEO of MileZero Episode guide 1:35 - What is Innovation 2:11 - "Something" 2:55 - "Different" 3:38 - "Creates Value" 4:42 - Types of Value Creation 5:57 - What isn't Innovation 6:56 - Invention vs Innovation 9:55 - Laboratory Creations 12:00 - Value in the Corporate-side 16:16 - Value of Learning and Value of Dollars 19:05 - Aspects of Honesty 22:03 - Corporate Intrapreneur vs Entrepreneur 22:41 - Accidental Entrepreneurship 25:16 - Success Rate of Corporate Intrapreneurs 27:10 - Heart, Head, Guts 30:02 - Advice to Innovators Featuring: Robyn Bolton, Founder and CEO of MileZero Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado Follow us: | |||
| Innovation is creativity with impact :: Mike Ross | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:30:00 | |
Mike Ross, Founder, and CEO at Juniper explains how creativity and fear impact innovation. More about our guest: Mike Ross, Founder and CEO of Juniper Episode guide 1:50 - What Is Innovation 1:42 - Creativity with Impact 4:15 - What Is Not Innovation 4:27 - Ambiguous Impact and Mistakes 12:14 - Innovation as an Organization 13:50 - Experimentation 16:05 - Danger of Separate Innovation Hubs 16:55 - Innovation is a Trojan Horse 19:50 - Stability and Innovation 22:57 - Fear Impediments 27:15 - Advice to Innovators Featuring: Mike Ross, Founder and CEO of Juniper Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado Follow us: | |||
| Innovation is about growth and contribution :: Karl Preissner | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:33:29 | |
Karl Preissner, Director for Equity and Inclusion at Procter & Gamble, shares insights on innovation in the nonprofit, for-profit, and equity and inclusion spaces. More about our guest: Karl Preissner, Director for Equity and Inclusion at Procter & Gamble Episode guide 1:40 - What Is Innovation 3:00 - Innovation In Different Fields 4:28 - Ideas vs Innovation 4:44 - What Is Not Innovation 5:50 - Outcome-Focused Innovation 7:00 - Growth and Contribution 9:10 - Building Today For Tomorrow 13:47 - Paradoxical interconnectivity 16:55 - Innovation and Outcomes 21:32 - Innovation in The Quality-Inclusion Space 23:30 - Insider and Outsider Groups 25:50 - Virtual Reality as a Vehicle Of Empathy 29:08 - Advice for Innovators 29:57 - Teamwork, Trust, Team players Featuring: Karl Preissner, Director for Equity and Inclusion at Procter & Gamble Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado Follow us: | |||
| Innovation is about moving humanity forward :: Annabel Mendez | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:32:07 | |
Annabel Mendez, founder of Aromalief Vegan Pain Relief Creams, shares how to shift from a problem-focused self into an outcome-focused self. More about our guest: Annabel Mendez, Founder of Aromalief Vegan Pain Relief Creams. Episode guide 1:17 - What is Innovation? 2:33 - Expanding the definition of Innovation 4:51 - What Isn't Innovation 8:04 - Innovation From A Scientific Standpoint 8:45 - Problem-focused and outcome-focused (A 2005 or 2020 Annabel) 13:31 - Uncertain vs. Unknowable 15:19 - Becoming An Entrepreneur 16:42 - Launching Her Business 24:21 - The importance of support In An "Emotional" Business 25:12 - Dealing With Business Problems 27:36 - Advice To Innovators 29:37 - Staying True To Oneself And Your Business
Featuring: Annabel Mendez, Founder of Aromalief Vegan Pain Relief Creams. Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado
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| Innovation is looking at the same problem through a different lens :: Johnny Howze III | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:29:20 | |
Johnny Howze III, VP of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company shares the importance of paradigms in Innovation. More about our guest: Vice President Supply Chain Management - Gas, Generation, and Services at Southern Company Episode guide 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - "What is Innovation?" 3:00 - Innovation is not using the same formula 4:25 - View from different lenses 5:10 - Lens on work 7:32 - No "one way" to learn 9:26 - Serving customers through Innovation 13:43 - Growing with and through responsibility 18:23 - Paradigms in life 22:40 - Can you innovate alone? 25:50 - Tips from Johnny 28:05 - Winning tomorrow by winning today
Featuring: Johnny Howze III, Vice President Supply Chain Management - Gas, Generation, and Services at Southern Company Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado
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| Innovation is new ways of thinking that become new ways of doing :: Wendy Nunnelley | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:21:05 | |
Wendy Nunnelley, SVP of Global Growth at Diageo, explains the difference between Internal and External Innovation and the role of 'Inbetweeners' More about our guest: SVP of Global Growth at Diageo, and an active angel investor, advisor, and board member for consumer goods startups. Episode guide 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - What is Innovation? 1:52 - Internal and External Innovation 2:26 - Is it an idea or innovation? 3:19 - Innovation shows up on the Shelf 6:29 - Internal Innovation Processes 9:53 - Product Positioning 14:11 - Customer and Retailer's perspective 16:07 - "Inbetweeners" 18:26 - Who are you as an Innovator?
Featuring: Wendy Nunnelley, SVP of Global Growth at Diageo, advisor to Springdale Ventures, and board member of Naturally Austin. Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado Follow us: | |||
| Innovation is doing... not talking :: Hung Nguyen | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:25:49 | |
Hung Nguyen, professional development coach, and leader in BP talent management, offers her unique perspective on innovation, including the importance of curiosity and passion for what you do. More about our guest: Hung Nguyen, professional development coach and leader in BP talent management, offers her perspective on what innovation is...and isn’t. Her deep expertise and unique sense of humor are on full display as she discusses her perspective on the future of talent management, the role of curiosity in innovation, and the connection between innovation and frayed clothing. Episode guide 2:30 - Innovation is about creativity and trying new things 4:11 - innovation in the corporate world 7:13 - What isn't innovation 12:03 - Right people, right team, right roles 13:35 - Innovation at BP 18:47 Different standpoints 23:04 - Advice for future Innovators Featuring: Hung Nguyen (@misshungnguyen), professional development coach and leader in BP Talent Management. Host: Jared Simmons (@outlastllc), Founder and Principal at OUTLAST Consulting LLC More to explore: Fun fact: Hung and her husband Chee were contestants on Season 32 of the Amazing Race! Follow their journey The book with the story about tall basketball players: The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds A song about unraveling sweaters Thanks: Theme: “This Must Be Heaven” by Buzz Amato Editing and Production: Buzz Amato Marketing and Visuals: Naomie Oplado Follow us: | |||
| Innovation is creating change :: Helene Cahen | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:29:28 | |
🎙️ Dive into the realm of innovation with Helene Cahen, founder of Fire Up Innovation Consulting, on this week's episode of "What is Innovation?" Discover how innovation intertwines with creativity, navigating the evolving landscape of the modern world. Seeking inspiration for your innovation journey? Tune in for Helene's invaluable advice and insights!
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------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - What is Innovation? 4:12 - Innovation in the changing world 5:07 - Artificial Intelligence: Tool, regulation, leading companies 9:18 - AI, Innovation, Government Regulations and Politics 11:38 - Collaborative regulation 12:47 - Innovation in Artificial Intelligence 17:06 - Innovation for Professional Development or Self-leadership 19:46 - Creating a team profile dynamic 26:06 - Advice to Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is the practice of bringing new things to life :: Katrin Zimmerman | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:30:11 | |
🎙️ Join us for this week's episode with Katrin Zimmerman, CEO of TLGG USA, on "What is Innovation?" Katrin shares her perspective on innovation types—evolutionary vs. revolutionary—and dives into innovation portfolios, values, and the delicate balance between investment and ROI. She also offers advice on navigating innovation cycles, confronting AI resistance, and applying innovation across various industries. What's the impact of 'today's money' on innovation? Considering their innovation portfolios and values, how should companies balance investment and ROI? -- Katrin launched TLGG’s New York office. As Managing Director, she is responsible for consulting services with global clients. At TLGG, Katrin has served and mentored clients on business strategy, digital transformation, marketing transformation and innovation up to the C-suite. Prior to joining TLGG, Katrin co-created the Lufthansa Innovation Hub (named as best digital lab by Capital Magazine in 2017 and 2018) with global responsibility for business innovation where she developed ventures in the services and mobility field from Seoul to Berlin. She has a deep knowledge of digital marketing and growth hacking techniques which enabled new ventures to scale quickly and incumbent players to strategically maximize their ROI.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - What is Innovation? 1:20 - Defining "New" 2:53 - Innovation portfolio and values: Investment vs ROI 4:33 - Innovation cycles and evolution 6:59 - Artificial Intelligence: resistance, fear, and legislation 9:57 - Nuclear power, AI, and GMO 13:04 - Innovation for cross functional teams and environments 15:22 - Innovation cycles in modern large organizations 18:50 - Innovation in different industries, consumer expectations, and Wall Street expectations 24:28 - Katrin's impact to companies 26:44 - Money and Innovation 28:08 - Advice to Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is novelty with impact :: Janice Fraser | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:40:47 | |
This week, delve into the world of innovation with us on “What is Innovation?” together with Janice Fraser, an innovation expert and author. Explore the challenges of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, including imposter syndrome, and uncover the pivotal roles of courage and confidence in venture funding. More about our guest: Janice Fraser built a storied career in Silicon Valley as a startup founder, product manager, and confidante for entrepreneurs and enterprise executives alike. From creating the second-ever personal interface to the web in the early days of Netscape, to leading the world’s first user experience firm, Janice has often found herself “sitting at the bleeding edge and making it boring” by figuring out how to make the latest evolutions repeatable, useful, and commonplace. Janice currently supports “VLOs” (very large organizations) including P&G in becoming more innovative and agile. She also guides several venture-funded startup companies, federal government entities, and non-profit organizations, helping them do more with less, make bold moves and achieve extraordinary results. She sits on the board of the Ohio University Entrepreneur Center and served on The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine workshop committee focused on the innovation ecosystem for NASA. Over the years, Janice has been a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Berkeley HAAS School of Business, Kellogg School of Management, and Stanford, among others. Drawing on her almost three decades of coaching hundreds of leaders and teams to achieve success, Janice is a sought-after speaker offering audiences around the world the opportunity to learn from her experiences and sharpen their leadership skills, build stronger teams, make meaningful progress quickly, and drive business transformation. Her exuberant big-stage keynotes and practical, empathetic brown-bag talks have become cult favorites. She is the coauthor of Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama: How to Reduce Stress and Make Extraordinary Progress Wherever You Lead (April 2023), which outlines a groundbreaking framework for modern leadership that empowers greater alignment and quicker decision-making.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - What is Innovation? 3:39 - Intentionality and routinization 5:08 - Progress and taking space 7:33 - Detrimental aggressive optimism 11:59 - Teaching, impassioned optimism, and the business bestseller lists 14:26 - Statistical data, capital control, and disruptive innovation 19:02 - Disruptive (authentic) innovation 22:49 - Early Innovation adopters and the bell curve 26:26 - Mutual problem between intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship journey 29:53 - Courage, Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and venture funding 32:09 - Enacting courage 26:14 - Book: farther, faster, and far less drama by Janice Fraser 39:06 - Advice to Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is an outcome :: Peter Compo | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:38:19 | |
More about our guest: Peter Compo is the author of “The Emergent Approach to Strategy: Adaptive Design & Execution.” Unlike many strategy authors from universities and consulting firms, Compo’s professional experience was spent working in the “corporate trenches” at E. I. DuPont. Hired as a research scientist, he held leadership positions in product management, marketing, supply chain, business management, and integrated business planning. He left DuPont after 25 years to work full-time on developing the Emergent Approach. Dr. Compo hails from a multi-generational family of musicians. However, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the City University of New York before joining DuPont. His mission is to create a new level of clarity on strategy theory and practice to enable organizations in any domain to innovate and achieve their aspirations. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - What is Innovation? 4:00 - Evolution is Innovation 4:54 - Process to Innovation vs innovation process 6:25 - Innovation direction in biology 8:00 - Exploiting an Innovation Opportunity 10:41 - Innovation, Evolution, and Business inspirations 13:18 - Innovation and risk management in organizations 16:58 - Practical Questions in Innovation 19:38 - Answering the 5-10 year plan questions 21:17 - Innovation, music, creativity, and cliches 24:39 - Innovation, Jazz, and Discipline 28:28 - South Americas' Mercado Libre 34:02 - Consistency and alignment in group goals 36:11 - Advice to Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is always trying to make yourself obsolete :: Frederick Cary | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:32:37 | |
Frederick Cary, a powerhouse entrepreneur and CEO of IdeaPros, a company that guides qualified entrepreneurs through the complexities and pitfalls of the startup world. With his entrepreneurial spirit, Fred started many businesses in different industries, created many successes, and acquired thousands of lessons along the way. His desire to give back to a community of like-minded eccentrics led him to create IdeaPros, the world’s first super venture partner – a company that could roll up its experienced sleeves and provide every entrepreneur with the opportunity to see their vision become a real company with a real product. He also produces a weekly show for entrepreneurs that has been viewed by over 4 million people. As a Top 1% Business Professional, Who’s Who in America, and top-ranked attorney for several years, Fred's personal brand can best be described as: “F *CK Average, Be Legendary.”
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - What is Innovation? 2:42 - Defining "personalized innovation" 6:50 - Teaching innovation 7:33 - Innovation: Changing perspectives through experiences 10:15 - Making yourself obsolete and market competition 15:15 - Road to Success: Being first in the market vs addressing the market 19:07 - Innovation, Investors, Founders, and Changing the world 22:07 - From revolutionary to evolutionary + breaking down company pitches 23:44 - Influencing pitches and investing 25:42 - Company comparisons: Being the X to the Y 29:32 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is change that takes hold :: Dr. Merrick Furst | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:34:36 | |
More about our guest: Merrick Furst, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor and the Director of the Center for Deliberate Innovation (CDI) at Georgia Tech. In 2011, he founded Flashpoint, a first-of-its-kind deliberate innovation studio, to develop formative leaders and exceptional technology startups. Flashpoint was the thirty-sixth startup accelerator worldwide, very early in the development of business accelerators. Both at Flashpoint and at CDI, Furst works with hundreds of founders and innovators and is developing the discipline of Deliberate Innovation. To date, Furst has personally started eight start-ups. Furst has been teaching entrepreneurship in an innovative form since 2006. He was a professor and the President of the International Computer Science Institute at UC Berkeley, and previously, was a professor and Associate Dean in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University. Furst is known for seminal research in algorithms, complexity theory, and AI. He co-invented probabilistic circuit analysis and planning graphs, which are considered among the most influential breakthroughs in the field of AI planning. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - What is Innovation? 2:30 - Falling apart vs Continuous innovation 3:18 - What makes a customer? 4:33 - The puzzle of innovation and indifference dilemma 9:03 - Getting Stuck and Unstuck: Only Yes situations 13:49 - Innovation, education, and interdisciplinary knowledge 17:11 - Creating "threads" in curriculum 19:58 - Innovation, Daniel Kahneman's influence, and economics 22:03 - Innovation, utility, and P&G 25:27 - Getting people to reassess 28:38 - Drawing from personal experience on demand and supply 31:13 - Advice for Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is figuring out what to do better—and how :: Ajay Malik | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:26:11 | |
🎙️ This week on "What is Innovation?" podcast, we're joined by Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.ai and AI thought leader Ajay defines innovation as figuring out how and what to do better. Hear how he connects this definition to his deep knowledge of applying AI to businesses, seeing it as an enabler to that process. Let us know what you think! 🎧✨ More about our guest: Ajay Malik is a recognized thought leader in the field of AI and technology, with over 90 patents to his name and two influential books published. His extensive experience and deep technical knowledge make him a captivating speaker, capable of providing valuable insights on AI integration for businesses of all sizes. His appearance on a podcast could attract a large audience of tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders interested in leveraging AI for business growth. Ajay's expertise in AI investment and strategic planning can provide valuable insights for listeners interested in financial planning, risk management, and wealth creation. His discussion on identifying the right opportunities and leveraging AI to stay ahead of industry trends could attract a significant audience of investors and business owners looking for guidance on incorporating AI into their business strategies. As the driving force behind Secomind, a company dedicated to seamlessly incorporating AI into products, workflows, and customer support processes, Ajay has demonstrated his ability to bridge the gap between hardware, embedded software, and cloud applications. His insights on the intersection of AI, technology, and business excellence could attract a large audience of listeners interested in retirement planning, wealth creation, and investment management.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is Innovation? 3:41 - AI: an enabler of innovation 6:22 - AI beyond automation 8:27 - Applying AI in Secomind.ai 10:31 - AI: The seventh sense 13:33 - Removing bias in AI and innovation 15:47 - Role of AI in process of innovation 16:45 - Advice: Driving innovation adoption in organizations 22:24: - Book: Sapiens 24:41 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is challenging the status quo :: Shanil Ebrahim | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:26:35 | |
Join us this week for a conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada! We challenge the common misconception that innovation requires constant efficiency. Shanil shares why some "wasted work" is inevitable, and even essential, for groundbreaking ideas. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - What is Innovation? 2:20 - Technology in Innovation 3:55 - Innovation: Solving Problems 4:51 - Not (inherently) efficient 7:12 - Innovation, Efficiency, and Problem-Solving 10:40 - Internal usage of innovation processes 13:47 - What isn't Innovation? 17:09 - Dangers of Gen AI 20:26 - New Technology, New Hype, Wrong Implementation 22:38 - Advice to Innovators More about our guest:
OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management | |||
| Innovation is evolution :: Joris Hensen | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:31:26 | |
🎙️ We are so grateful to have Joris Hensen, Co-Lead of the Deutsche Bank API Program, on the “What is Innovation?” podcast this week! Joris shares his perspective on innovation as evolution. His insights into how banking is evolving to meet customer needs are sure to spark ideas for how you can use innovation principles to delight stakeholders in your world as well. Listen in and let us know what you think! 🎧✨ More about our guest: Joris Hensen is responsible for the Deutsche Bank API Program, which he co-founded in 2015. The Developer Portal of Deutsche Bank gives partners quick and easy access to more than 40 API products, enabling them to connect personalized apps and services and thus open up new areas of value creation. Joris Hensen sees himself as an intrapreneur and is dedicated to exploring how Open Banking and Embedded Finance can change and improve people's lives. In his more than ten years at Deutsche Bank, Joris Hensen has worked as a project manager on various international projects. Early on, he became enthusiastic about innovations and trends and set up a corporate foresight program, in which he developed future scenarios and innovation strategies for Deutsche Bank. He has also been a guest lecturer at the Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen on the topics of foresight, innovation and design.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - What Is Innovation? 2:28 - A state of being vs muscle-training 6:50 - Bank innovation:Explanations, transparency, and story-telling 8:37 - Hackathons and Professionalism vs (Stuffy) Corporate 12:32 - Internal Stakeholders and great tools 13:50 - Defining "developers" 17:53 - Unpacking "evolution" 22:00 - Changing Mindsets 29:28 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is revolutionary change :: Doug Patton | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:32:17 | |
🎙️ This week’s “What is Innovation?” episode brings us an engaging conversation with Doug Patton, renowned inventor and author. Listen in as Doug expands on his simple definition of innovation—revolutionary change—and its connection with an inspiring environment. He highlights passion as the essential spark of innovation and discusses how cultivating the right atmosphere contributes to the creative process. More about our guest: Doug Patton is a consummate inventor whose work has spanned over four decades, his efforts generating products in over 20 markets ranging from biomedical equipment to fragrance. He has garnered over 200 patents and design awards in having innovated for companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Bausch + Lomb. Patton Design, his company, currently serves as the genesis of many products sold worldwide. He consulted with the USPTO as part of the Patent Public Advisory Committee and was the featured inventor in Simon Cowell’s American Inventor on ABC. His affinity for innovation led to his books Conquering the Chaos of Creativity, released in 2021, and Inspirations of Creativity, released in April 2023.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - What is Innovation? 1:36 - Defining "revolutionary" 3:38 - Innovation and the environment of inspiration 5:45 - Book chapter: Incredible sensitivity of creative power 7:24 - Spark of Innovation: Passion 10:52 - Book: Conquering the chaos of creativity 18:23 - An environment of fun and the essence of listening 27:53 - Advice to innovators and change makers OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is creating useful tools that make life more efficient :: Tiisetso Maloma | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:25:14 | |
🎙️ Our innovation journey brings us perspective from Africa this week, as we talk with Tiisetso Maloma, a renowned South African entrepreneur and author, on the "What is Innovation?" podcast. Tiisetso shares his view of innovation as the process of making one or more things into something profoundly useful, enhancing efficiency in our daily lives. This leads to a discussion on the core concept of utility and the vital intersection of technology and innovation. He also shares his framework of a transformative path from material discovery to proprietary innovation and underscores the crucial distinction between innovation and creativity. Listen, like, subscribe, and share today! #innovation #entrepreneurship #technology #efficiency More about our guest: Tiisetso Maloma is a South African entrepreneur and the author of ten published books. His work centres around providing simple frameworks for understanding entrepreneurship, innovation, economics, and consumer behaviour. Maloma's books include "Innovate Like Elon Musk," "90 Days to Create & Launch," "The Anxious Entrepreneur," "The Future of Township Economies," "Innovate The Next," and "Forget the Business Plan, Use This Short Model." Tiisetso is also an experienced public speaker. Buy his books here. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - What is Innovation? 4:57 - What makes something useful? 6:31 - Technology and Innovation 7:55 - Intentionality in Innovation 9:51 - Importance of motion: efficiency and effectivity 12:43 - Material Discovery to Proprietary Innovation 17:19 - Importance of distinguishing what isn't innovation 19:28 - Advice for Innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is using technology to drive business results :: Nik Froehlich | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:37:16 | |
Nik Froehlich, the Founder and CEO of Saritasa, leverages two decades of experience in construction-related services to drive the innovative software solutions that empower businesses for exponential growth. He defines innovation as using technology to enhance businesses. More about our guest: With a strategic blend of business expertise, technical aptitude, and forward-thinking vision, Nik transitioned to establish Saritasa, embodying his dedication to a technology-driven future. Accompanied by a supportive partner and accomplished children, his journey exemplifies entrepreneurial excellence. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - What is Innovation? 2:43 - Using technology to innovate 6:34 - Technology to create a business-innovative tool 7:46 - 2 Kinds of Business Owners 9:19 - Rundown on Categories for Business Innovation 11:48 - Case example on Business Innovation 13:56 - Customizing Solutions 15:18 - Solving Problems with Nik: Closed and Open Systems 18:10 - Impact of APIs 19:47 - APIs and real-world application 21:37 - Sara Tasa at work, relationships, and facing the challenges 28:30 - What is not innovation? 31:03 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is bringing an open mind to the right problem :: Paul McEnroe | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:29:12 | |
Paul V. McEnroe, the engineer behind the ubiquitous Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode. Paul’s definition centers around an open mind, technical capability, and teamwork. Hear the fascinating story of how the barcode transformed the retail category from the man who was there from the beginning and his advice on the value of patience, returning favors, and how we all can leave a lasting impact in the world of innovation. More about our guest: Paul McEnroe is best known for his primary role in developing the Universal Product Code (UPC), the barcode used on every product in supermarkets and the retail industry, and the scanners that read them. In 1974 he received the IBM SCD President’s Award for the development of the Supermarket System including the Barcode “. . . from inception through shipment.” He was co-inventor of the handheld “pistol-grip” scanner that reads barcodes from a distance, developed the magnetic code for stock keeping unit (SKU) marking, and later managed the development of the Token Ring Local Area Network (LAN). In 1984 McEnroe became president of Trilogy Systems Corporation and developed other multi-chip technologies.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is Innovation? 2:07 - Importance of bridging an open mind and the elements of science and technology 3:20 - Modern education and innovation 4:44 - Importance of teamwork 5:39 - What we now know as "barcode": the Universal Product Code (UPC) 7:50 - IBM's role in the creation of UPC and NCRs 11:13 - Working on Magnetic Strips for transit systems 12:34 - The Store Loop and Token Ring 14:52 - IBM, funding, problem-solving, and barcode scanning 20:42 - Gene Amdahl and IBM System 360 22:26 - Winchester Technology: The floppy disk 23:44 - Patience and returning favors 25:39 - Advice for Innovators and leaving impact OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is in the DNA of mankind :: Gideon Kedem | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:22:57 | |
Gideon Kedem, Head of Valen Semiconductor's Automotive Business unit, discusses innovation's deep roots in our DNA and the need for effective management to ensure its impact. He also shares his view on the different types of innovation beyond technology. Finally, Gideon offers his thoughts on technology's direction and emphasizes the importance of taking risks and managing the process. More about our guest: Gideon Kedem has led Valen Semiconductor's Automotive Business unit since 2020. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor and EDA industries, with various roles at leading companies like Cadence, Intel, and Xilinx. Prior to joining Valens in 2020, Gideon managed sales and business development at Xilinx activities across EMEA, Israel and India, with revenue responsibilities exceeding $200M. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, both from Tel Aviv University. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:16 - What is Innovation? 6:19 - Innovation perspectives 7:28 - Innovation in Valens company 11:53 - What isn't Innovation? 15:08 - Intersection of innovation, technology, and art: MoMA 17:46 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is a new way of seeing the world :: Chris Kocek | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:30:31 | |
Chris Kocek, Founder and CEO of Gallant Branding defines innovation as a fresh perspective on the world and a novel way to frame questions. This conversation explores how perceptions shape innovation and delves into the synergy between qualitative and quantitative approaches in the insight-driven innovation space. More about our guest: His company, Gallant Branding, a creative branding firm in Austin, Texas focused on building brands for a better world. Over the past 10 years, Gallant has helped dozens of companies with brand overhauls, new product launches, and data-driven campaigns, resulting in triple digit growth and national recognition.Prior to starting Gallant, Chris worked as a strategic planner at BBDO New York and GSD&M, developing nationally recognized campaigns for iconic brands and highly respected nonprofits, including AARP, Monster.com, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Hyatt Hotels, Ace Hardware, John Deere, and The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. While he currently spends most of his time working closely with clients to help them tackle their biggest branding challenges, he is also a public speaker and frequent guest lecturer on strategy and insights at colleges around the country. His talks on creativity and innovation have been featured at strategic marketing symposiums as well as TEDxYouth@Austin. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:28 - What is Innovation? 1:55 - Breaking down patterns 5:19 - The problem of falling inlove with solutions 7:41 - Authenticity vs Perfectionism 10:14 - Missing the moment 12:21 - The value chain 15:13 - The napkin sketch commitment 16:33 - What isn't innovation: innovation isn't creativity 17:40 - Separating innovation and creativity 21:29 - What keeps you busy? 22:34 - Experiences that shaped the innovation approach 26:12 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is the ability to surface patterns and monetize them :: Natalie Born | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
Discover the essence of innovation in a podcast with Natalie Born, an innovation facilitator, consultant, author, and keynote speaker. She discusses the importance of pattern recognition, balancing authenticity and perfectionism, and the importance of differentiating innovation from creativity. More about our guest: Natalie Born is from Atlanta, Ga. She is an Innovation Facilitator, Consultant, Author, Keynote Speaker and the Host of Innovation Meets Leadership podcast. Prior to Founding Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie held roles as a VP of Innovation, Territory Global, and Senior Vice President of Business Development at a mar-tech firm. Natalie has collaborated on two approved US patents and has over 20 years of experience leading product development, UI/UX, web development, and strategy and marketing teams. Natalie has worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in over 18 countries. Natalie is married to Aaron and they have two daughters. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - What is Innovation? 1:55 - Breaking down patterns 5:19 - The problem of falling inlove with solutions 7:41 - Authenticity vs Perfectionism 10:14 - Missing the moment 12:21 - The value chain 15:13 - The napkin sketch commitment 16:33 - What isn't innovation: innovation isn't creativity 17:40 - Separating innovation and creativity 21:29 - What keeps you busy? 22:34 - Experiences that shaped the innovation approach 26:12 - Advice to innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||
| Innovation is designing a better future :: Tommaso Buganza | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:29:33 | |
Our special guest, Tommaso Buganza, Professor of Leadership & Innovation at Politecnico di Milano, discusses the realm of science fiction and its practical implications on society. Jared and Tommaso also explore ethics, user responsibility, and education's role in nurturing holistic innovators. Tommaso's insights on AI's transformative power and the importance of a critical mindset offer a compass for budding innovators. More about our guest: Tommaso Buganza is Professor of Leadership & Innovation at Politecnico di Milano. His research activities are at the crossroad of Technology, Innovation, and Leadership. Platforms are the missing link among them; he teaches Platform Thinking to executives and consults international companies in search for a Platform-based transformations. He is also the Co-founder and Scientific Director of the Laboratory for Leadership, Design and Innovation of SOM-School of Management of Politecnico di Milano. The Lab leverages 30+ internal and external resources for research, teaching and services to companies. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of Symplatform: a symposium on digital platforms. A new conference aimed at researchers and practitioners in the world of platforms, and the Chairman of the Board of the Innovation and Product Development Management Conference organized by EIASM (European for Advanced Studies in Management). Lastly, he is the Co-founder and Scientific Director of IDeaLs, the research Platform for Innovation and Design as Leadership of SOM-School of Management of Politecnico di Milano.
------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:04 - What is Innovation? 3:03 - Forecasting vs Designing 4:04 - Star Trek: Fiction vs Reality 7:16 - Responsibility in the innovation space 11:53 - Artificial intelligence and technological substitution 15:12 - Regulation in Europe and user responsibility 18:44 - Education structure: humanistic responsibility 20:11 - Importance of critical mindset 22:50 - Advice for innovators OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management. | |||