Discover the essentials of crafting a robust digital business strategy with Aidan McCullen and Garvan Callan. This episode unpacks frameworks for digitization, digitalization, and transformation, while highlighting customer-centricity, leveraging platforms, and fostering cultural shifts for sustainable innovation. Perfect for businesses navigating the complexities of the digital age.
Posted 1 month ago Tagged Accenture AI Era AI Evolution AI Trust Artificial Intelligence Business Impact Cloud Innovation Collaboration Strategies Data in AI Digital Divide Digital Transformation Forever Beta Human + Machine Human-Centered AI Human-Machine Collaboration IDEAS Framework Machine Teaching Paul Daugherty Radically Human Reimagining Work Tech Vision 2024 Technology Adoption Trust in AI Workforce Displacement
In Radically Human, Paul R. Daugherty explores the evolving role of AI in business, emphasizing human-centered innovation, the IDEAS framework, and trust as a differentiator. Dive into strategies that blend technology with human expertise to drive sustainable growth and transformation.
Posted 2 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Development Business Strategy capability development Clayton Christensen Conan the Barbarian core competencies corporate reinvention digital natives Digital Transformation Disruption Leadership long-term strategy Organizational Change organizational resilience proactive capability building Spartan Warrior Mantra Stan Deetz technological shifts The Innovation Show Thursday Thought Toyota
In this week’s Thursday Thought, we explore the importance of building capabilities proactively to help businesses navigate disruption and remain competitive. Through insights from Clayton Christensen and Stan Deetz, along with the lessons of the Spartan Warrior Mantra, we emphasize the value of ‘sweating in times of peace’ to avoid future crises. Featuring examples like Toyota’s long-term vision and strategies for strengthening core competencies, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders to prepare their organizations for the future.
Posted 2 months ago Tagged Adaptability Aidan McCullen Bertrand Russell Blockbuster business failure Business Strategy Business Transformation Carl Icahn Change Management Corporate Culture Corporate Rituals Digital Transformation Disruption Gary Hamel Innovation Leadership legacy business models Mental Models monarch butterflies outdated practices Peter Drucker reframe and renew The Innovation Show
In this Thursday Thought, we examine the perils of unquestioned mental models. Using the metaphor of monarch butterflies’ ancient migratory paths, we explore how businesses, like Blockbuster, can cling to outdated practices. Learn why it’s essential to challenge ingrained patterns, adapt to new realities, and foster innovation in a rapidly changing world.
Posted 3 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen aspirations bottleneck constraints cascading goals central rule complex adaptive systems decision making deviations from diagnosis Digital Transformation emergent approach granularization Innovation investment in new products metrics nested systems Organizational Change Peter Compo plans real time guidance rule adherence Strategy
In this episode, Peter Compo discusses the limitations of traditional strategic frameworks and offers insights into how organizations can embrace an emergent approach to overcome innovation challenges. Learn about the power of central rules in guiding real-time decisions and unifying actions.
Posted 5 months ago Tagged Agile Methodology Aidan McCullen Business Validation Corporate Innovation Customer Validation David L. Rogers Digital Transformation Roadmap Book Interview David Rogers Digital Transformation Executive Insights Innovation Boards Innovation Governance Innovation Stack Innovation Strategy Iterative Funding Organizational Change Product Validation Psychological Debt Smart Shutdowns Startup Culture Strategic Priorities Technical Debt
Aidan and David Rogers, the author of ‘The Digital Transformation Roadmap’ delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics include overcoming psychological and organisational debt, technical capabilities required for transformation, the importance of suitable technology, retaining key talent, and evolving organisational culture. David also shares insights on governance and iterative funding, emphasising the need for smart shutdowns and resource allocation. The episode is packed with practical examples, including successful digital transformations at Walmart and Netflix. David’s profound experience and practical tools make this essential listening for business leaders and innovators.
Posted 9 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Innovation Digital Transformation Future Of Work Ian Morrison Organizational Change Pitney Bowes Second Curve Sony Vs Disney
Ian and the host, Aidan McCullen, explore how companies past and present have navigated the transition from the ‘first curve’ – a state of established practices and security – to the ‘second curve’ of innovation and adaptation in the face of new technologies and markets. They discuss examples of organisations like HR Block, SGI (Silicon Graphics), and Volvo, and how they’ve managed to pivot or struggled with these shifts.
Ian offers profound insights into the societal move towards a knowledge economy, the importance of venture capital in disruptive innovation, consumer empowerment, and the geographical shift in economic power towards the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of organisational culture in adapting to change, the challenges of measuring success on the second curve, and the personal and societal impacts of these transitions.
The conversation concludes by emphasising the need for individuals and organisations to embrace uncertainty, leverage existing competencies, and prepare for a future that prioritises hyper-effectiveness and adaptive skills.
00:00 Introduction to the Second Curve
00:31 Understanding the Shift from First to Second Curve
00:56 The Impact of the Second Curve on Organizations
01:44 The Second Curve and the Post-Industrial Economy
02:10 The Role of Knowledge in the Second Curve
02:48 The Power of Disruptive Innovation
03:03 The Shift in Consumer Power
03:34 The Geographic Transformation of the Second Curve
04:36 The Importance of People in the Second Curve
05:31 The Second Curve Mindset
06:25 The Dilemma of the Second Curve
09:02 The Role of Technology in the Second Curve
15:06 The Impact of the Second Curve on Individuals
18:24 The Future of the Second Curve
48:19 Conclusion: Embracing the Second Curve
Find ian here: http://ianmorrison.com
Posted 11 months ago Tagged Andrew Binns Bottom-Up Pressure Business Innovation Change Management Corporate Excellence Corporate Explorer Corporate Innovation Creative Thinking Digital Transformation Disruptive Innovation Executive Education Exploration Future Trends Industry Growth Innovation Innovation Culture Interest Groups Leadership Manifesto Execution Organizational Change Podcast Portfolio Allocation R&D Investment Scenario Planning Strategy Strategy Manifestos Success Stories Thought Leadership Wazoku
Welcome to part 2 of the Corporate Explorer series.
In this episode, titled “Strategy Manifestos,” join Andrew Binns as he delves into corporate exploration, sharing insights from the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook.
Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corporations, beyond the realm of management gurus and academics. In May 2022, Andy attended a conference at Bosch that sparked the inspiration for this episode, revealing the wealth of knowledge within corporations about corporate exploration.
The episode kicks off with a discussion on turning high-level corporate statements into empowering Strategy Manifestos. Co-authored by long-time client Andreas Brandstetter, Chapter 1 explores the crucial role of manifestos in aligning senior leaders on strategic ambitions and communicating these ambitions effectively.
Andy shares personal experiences as a corporate explorer, emphasizing the importance of a clear strategy. The Strategy Manifesto, while not a replacement for detailed strategy plans, makes explicit the company’s strategic choices and provides the rationale for those decisions.
Discover the key element of the manifesto – portfolio allocation. Learn how companies can change their approach to R&D investment to focus on cross-business priorities, including areas of withdrawal or deliberate non-entry.
Moving on to the execution of the manifesto, Andy outlines five steps: developing a point of view, assembling facts and perspectives, drafting and iterating, addressing disagreements, and adapting for different audiences.
The episode concludes with five powerful approaches for corporate explorers to trigger change within their organizations. From outside-in exploration to cultivating sponsors, each approach requires time and commitment but holds the potential to create bottom-up pressure that shifts action at the top.
Tune in to “Strategy Manifestos” by Andrew Binns, part of the Corporate Explorer series sponsored by Wazoku, and gain actionable insights into driving innovation and strategy within your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the uncharted territories of corporate excellence!
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