
Innovation, Change & Transformation
Even after spending over 35 years in innovation, change and transformation, I still have so much more to learn from others. We have 2 ears and one mouth for a reason – we need to listen more than we speak! So when I’m not speaking on a stage or facilitating workshops, these innovation podcasts and shows provide the perfect opportunity for me to invite guests to share anecdotes and insights that hopefully you will find helpful in igniting your innovation initiatives and just generally getting stuff done.
Overcoming Barriers & Obstacles (audio & video)
Anyone who has ever tried to change anything, will know that the path is full of barriers and obstacles to overcome. The most difficult of these are people, processes, misconceptions, misunderstandings, mis-management and a whole host of other barriers to change and transformation.
I call these “Monsters and Myths” as many of them are intangible, but have a very real impact on progress.
In this series, I invite a wide variety of global guests who have encountered barriers and obstacles themselves. We explore how they manifest, the impact they have and how they have tried (and hopefully succeeded) to overcome them.
Nikolas Venios talks about the problems with ideas
The problem with ideas is that they're not really useful if you're solving the wrong problem in the first place! That's just one of the many insights shared by Nikolas...
Read MoreLou Smith talks Change and Transformation
Transformation is tough - there, I've said it! People are naturally resistant to change and when a transformation project is announced, many people will immediately hide behind their barriers and...
Read MoreImposter Syndrome Monsters and Myths with Tara Halliday
Have you encountered the Imposter Syndrome Monster yet? Have you ever felt that your skills and experience are simply "not enough" for you to open your mouth and provide an...
Read MoreTechnology Monsters and Myths shared by Technology Leader Pedro Pinto
Pedro Pinto is a Technology Leader whose teams have been responsible for many groundbreaking innovations across multiple industries over the years. As is always the case with the Tribe of...
Read MoreTony Hughes shares the top Monsters and Myths of Sales
Sales is the biggest monster I have faced and have yet to overcome. We ALL have to "sell" at some point in our life - to get a job or...
Read MoreJason Mars shares Artificial Intelligence Monsters and Myths
Prof. Jason Mars PhD is one of the world leaders in the realm of "conversational artificial intelligence" (THE world leader by my personal assessment!). He is on a mission to...
Read MoreStan Horwitz shares Digital Transformation Monsters and Myths
Stan Horwitz is an internationally certified and accredited Master OD, Change and HR specialist (UK CIPD Fellow equivalent) who has encountered many Monsters and Myths over the course of his...
Read MoreBecky Downing shares the biggest Monsters and Myths encountered by Entrepreneurs
Becky Downing is a serial entrepreneur who started trying to change the world way back when she was still in school (it didn't go as planned - you'll have to...
Read MoreThe Way Innovation Works (audio only)
My first ever foray into the world of podcasts was brought about by Martin Lucas.
Martin is is an extraordinary person! Tested savant on the autism spectrum, his mind simply works in ways that are beyond comprehension (well, to me at least!!) he is without a doubt, pure genius. I was excited when Martin approached me with the idea to kick off my Igniting Innovation podcast with an exploration of the Innovation Ecosystem and I leapt at the opportunity to collaborate with him. If you’re into sports in any way, you know that the best way to improve your skills is by competing against people better than you – that’s when you really bring your “A-game” to the field. Working with Martin is the mental equivalent of doing just that – he teased my “Innovation A-game” out of me and I really hope you enjoy the insights and anecdotes that I share in this series.
Ep1. What really is Innovation?
In this first episode, Martin and I discuss what innovation is and perhaps more importantly, what it isn't necessarily
Read MoreEp2. Where does Innovation take place?
n this episode, Martin poses a bit of a trick question as the answers cover organisation, physical space, geography and a whole lot more!
Read MoreEp3 Do you know what you don’t know?
How do you know what you don't know? This isn't a trick question and it stems from something a previous CEO said to me. Many of the people that I...
Read MoreEp4 How do you stimulate an innovation culture?
Analyst group Gartner considers Corporate Culture to be the biggest threat / impediment to innovation and I agree! The goal should not be to “do” innovation but rather for the...
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