Most innovators believe a great idea will sell itself. Bruce Vojak, co-author of Serial Innovators, joins Aidan McCullen to reveal why that belief will get you fired — and how the rare few who repeatedly deliver breakthrough innovations inside mature firms actually navigate the organisational politics that stop everyone else cold.
Bruce Vojak returns for a short bonus episode on the Hourglass Model — the descriptive state diagram he and his co-authors built to explain how serial innovators actually move from a customer problem to a launched product, without the prescriptive rigidity of stage-gate.
How do you innovate inside a large organisation without getting shut down? In this episode of The Innovation Show, Chuck House shares the 7 rules of intrapreneurship and hard-won lessons from driving innovation at Hewlett-Packard.
Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals a powerful framework to measure the true impact of innovation. Learn how to avoid innovation theatre, kill zombie projects, and align creativity with real business value through xV’s blend of confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit.
We welcome Gary Hamel for the finale of Leading the Revolution. Discover eight design rules that empower organizations to innovate from within, sustain competitive advantage, and thrive in a constantly evolving world.
Aidan McCullen and Eric von Hippel dive deeper into the concept of Free User Innovation. They explore the division of labor between users and producers, showcasing how pioneering users drive market creation while manufacturers refine and scale innovations. Through compelling anecdotes—from the origins of the heart-lung machine to the rise of mountain biking—this conversation unveils the critical role of user-led innovation in shaping industries.
In the “Corporate Explorer Fieldbook Finale,” Andy Binns and Eugene Ivanov share invaluable lessons on corporate innovation. They explore ambidexterity, the transformative role of AI, open innovation, and the importance of leadership in scaling new ventures. With practical advice and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for corporate innovators.
In times of turbulence, leaders must balance the dual forces of exploitation and exploration to ensure organizational success. Drawing on the metaphor of Ra and Horus from Egyptian mythology, this post explores how uniting operational efficiency with visionary innovation fosters ambidexterity. Learn how organizations can thrive by harmonizing stability with adaptability.
Michael Tushman and Charles O’Reilly discuss the concept of ambidexterity, balancing core and explore strategies for organizational renewal. Explore challenges like cultural alignment, structural setups, and the role of leadership in managing this paradox. Learn actionable strategies to foster collaboration and purpose in your teams.
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