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Business Experiments with Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret

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Stop Relying on Gut Feeling: How Business Experimentation Drives Innovation

In the ever-changing world of business, instinct can only take you so far. The latest episode of The Innovation Show dives deep into the world of data-driven innovation, exploring how business experimentation can de-risk new ventures and lead to success.

Our Corporate Explorers, Sarah Spoto (Product Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles & Customer Experience with Cadillac) and Vincent Ducret (ChangeLogic), share their experiences implementing a groundbreaking business experimentation framework for General Motors in China.

This episode unpacks the importance of assumption analysis, prioritizing hypotheses, and iterative experimentation for making informed decisions based on real customer data, not just intuition.

You’ll also learn about:

The challenges of corporate innovation and how to overcome them
How to foster a culture of experimentation that embraces celebrating failures as learning opportunities
A real-world example of business experimentation in action

A picture of Wendy on the Innovation Show to discuss her book Smith Both And Thinking

Wendy Smith – Both/And Thinking Part 2

Posted 1 month ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Both and Thinking career challenges Corporate Culture Creativity decision making Innovation Leadership organisational behaviour paradox Problem Solving success tension management Transformation Wendy Smith

Unleash the Power of “Both/And” Thinking: Solve Toughest Problems & Make Breakthrough DecisionsTired of either/or choices? This episode of The Innovation Show cracks the code on navigating paradoxes. Join Wendy Smith, co-author of “Both/And Thinking,” as she reveals the power of embracing tensions for better problem-solving in your career, organization, and beyond. Discover the four types of paradoxes and practical strategies to manage them effectively. Learn from Lego’s success story and more!

Aidan McCullen and Alexander Pett discuss Corporate Innovation

Getting the Senior Team Onboard with Alexander Pett

Posted 2 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Alexander Pett Boardroom Dynamics Corporate Explorer Corporate Innovation David Kantor Effective Communication Empathy in Leadership Executive Buy-In Executive Leadership Group Dynamics High Stakes Conversations Innovation Leadership Leadership Strategies Organizational Change Political Savvy Pre-Meeting Preparation Productive Tension Senior Team Engagement

Mastering high-stakes conversations is essential for driving corporate innovation. In this episode, Alexander Pett, an expert in executive team dynamics, reveals the power of “productive tension.” Learn how to strategically navigate disagreements, secure senior-level buy-in, and effectively communicate your innovative ideas in the boardroom. Tune in to discover practical frameworks and communication strategies that will empower you to lead successful organizational change.

Gathering Customer Discovery Data with Vanessa Ceia

Posted 2 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen assumptions Bias Corporate Explorer customer discovery customer interviews Ideation incubation Innovation innovation maturity MVP problem validation qualitative research scaling Sustainability value growth Vanessa Ceia

Vanessa Ceia shares the critical shift needed for corporate explorers to succeed—moving from an inside-out to an outside-in mindset. Highlighting Corporate Explorer Field Book chapters, we discuss how customer discovery interviews can overcome inherent corporate biases.

George Glackin – Value Flows and Design Criteria Maps

Posted 2 months ago Tagged Breaking Down Silos Business Opportunities Corporate Explorers Critical Thinking Curse of Expertise Customer Delight Delightful Solutions Design Criteria Maps Diversity in Teams Emotional Benefits Everyday Innovation Innovation Innovation Ecosystems Intentional Thinking Market Insights Neurodiversity Procter and Gamble Product Development Sales Experiments Social Benefits Startup Incubator Sustainability Swiffer Wet Jet Test Marketing Total Innovation Validation and Scale Value Flows Value Flows Framework Value Propositions

This episode of the Corporate Explorer series focuses on developing compelling value propositions through the use of ‘value flows’ and ‘design criteria maps’, as explained by guest George Glackin.

Venture Building from Idea to Scale with Michael Nichols

Posted 3 months ago Tagged Aidan McCulle Aidan McCullen Bosch Accelerator Corporate Culture Corporate Innovation Corporate Ventures customer discovery Customer Validation Entrepreneurship Innovation inside out innovation Mann + Hummel Michael Nichols Michael Nichols Corporate Explorer Strategy Technology Transformation venture building

Michael Nichols, coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, shares insights on the challenges of inside-out innovation within corporations, emphasizing the importance of validating business models beyond core business practices.

Rita McGrath and Aidan McCullen on The Innovation Show

Rita McGrath: Designing Organisations for Innovation and Growth

Posted 3 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Model Innovation Competitive Strategy Corporate Venturing Engaging Disengaged Workforce entrepreneurial mindset Failure and Learning in Business Future Of Work Guerrilla Strategies Human-centric Organisation Innovation Innovation Show Management versus Leadership Organisational Design Path Clearing in Leadership Rita McGrath Strategic Decision-Making Valize

In this final of a 4-part episode, Rita McGrath discusses her upcoming book focused on how organisations can design structures that empower decision-making at all levels, embracing a ‘permissionless’ approach to innovation.

The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill

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Harnessing Global Creativity for Innovat The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 2 with Rita McGrath

Posted 4 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Disruption Entrepreneurship Innovation Leadership Rita McGrath Transformation

In part 2 of The Entrepreneurial Mindset, Rita McGrath, discusses the concept of the entrepreneurial mindset and the power of consumption chain analysis for businesses seeking to differentiate and innovate.

Rita illustrates how understanding each step of a customer’s journey, from need identification to product disposal, can unveil numerous opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 1 with Rita McGrath

Posted 4 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Corporate Culture Disruption Entrepreneurship Innovation Leadership Rita McGrath Strategy The Entrepreneurial Mindset Transformation

A conversation with Rita McGrath, author of ‘The Entrepreneurial Mindset,’ exploring principles for thriving in rapidly changing environments. McGrath shares her personal journey from industry to academia, emphasising the importance of understanding practical business applications.

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