In this episode, Kristin von Donop discusses the challenges of leading innovation inside large organizations. She shares insights from The Corporate Explorer Fieldbook on building leadership movements that engage stakeholders and foster collaboration. Learn how to navigate resistance, involve key allies, and create momentum to drive lasting change and innovation
Posted 1 month ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Transformation Cognitive Styles Corporate Explorer Corporate Teams Football Team Analogy Human Insight Ideation incubation Innovation Innovation Ecosystems Leadership Managing Complexity Organizational Change Richard Robertson S-Curve scaling Strategic Diversity Team Building
In this episode, Aidan McCullen welcomes Richard Robertson, co-author of ‘The Corporate Explorer Fieldbook,’ to explore the role of strategic diversity in building effective teams for innovation. Drawing from his extensive experience, Richard shares insights on navigating the different phases of the S-curve and managing human behaviour in change processes.
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In the final episode of our series with Peter Compo, we dive deep into the emergent approach to strategy. Together, we explore how leaders can maintain course amidst turbulence, engage teams to embrace strategy as their own, and avoid the pitfalls of complacency in both crisis and success. Essential insights for anyone navigating strategic leadership.
Posted 3 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen ambidexterity asset management Corporate Explorer employee health entrepreneurs Erich Kruschitz finance healthcare Innovation insurance Leadership Mavie Next risk management SanusX Startups telemedicine UNIQA Wazoku
Join Erich Kruschitz, CEO of Mavie Next, as he reveals how he transformed UNIQA’s exploratory unit into a growth engine. Explore key strategies for managing innovation in large corporations, from team building and goal setting to navigating acquisitions and celebrating failures. Ideal for corporate strategists and innovators.
Posted 3 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Business Innovation Charles Vaillaint Corporate Exploration Corporate R&D Corporate Transformation Digital Ventures Ellie Amirnasr Growth Validation Hunter Strategy Innovation Ecosystems Innovative Processes KPIs Mann and Hummel Non-Financial KPIs R&D Investments resource allocation Strategic Metrics Venture Management Wazoku
Ellie Charles Mann Hummel
Innovating Corporate KPIs – Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant
Driving Progress with Mann+Hummel’s Hunter Strategy
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive into innovative business practices with Mann+Hummel’s CTO/CDO Charles Vaillant and Digital Ventures Manager Ellie Amirnasr. The guests discuss the pitfalls of applying traditional KPIs too early in new business ventures and advocate for non-financial progress metrics. They introduce the ‘Hunter Strategy’ for pursuing business validation and scaling within exploration-type projects. The conversation covers how to manage resource allocation efficiently, the evolution of their innovation framework, and essential advice for corporate explorers. This episode is sponsored by Wazoku, a leader in creating sustainable innovation ecosystems.
00:00 Introduction to Business Innovation
01:10 Sponsor Acknowledgment
01:49 Meet the Guests: Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant
02:54 Understanding Mann and Hummel
04:56 Challenges with Traditional Metrics
10:54 Hunter Strategy Explained
17:21 Implementing Effective Metrics
23:59 Resource Allocation in R&D
30:18 Advice for Corporate Explorers
34:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Business Innovation, KPIs, Venture Management, Non-Financial KPIs, Innovation Ecosystems, Corporate Exploration, Growth Validation, Hunter Strategy, Mann and Hummel, Wazoku, Aidan McCullen, Ellie Amirnasr, Charles Vaillaint, Corporate R&D, Digital Ventures, Strategic Metrics, Innovative Processes, Resource Allocation, R&D Investments, Corporate Transformation
Find Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chvaillant/
Find Ellie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-amirnasr/
Find Aidan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/
Posted 4 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen assumption analysis business decisions business experimentation framework Cadillac celebrating failures China Connected Collective Intelligence corporate experimentation cultural buy-in customer experience data-driven innovation electric vehicles General Motors Innovation Management iterative experimentation prioritizing hypotheses Sarah Spoto strategic risk-taking Vincent Ducret Wazoku
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
Posted 5 months 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!
Posted 5 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.
Posted 5 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.
Posted 6 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.