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Innovation Talks

By: Paul Heller
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  • Welcome to Innovation Talks. Each week our host, Paul Heller talks at the executive level about how strategic innovation and new product development are essential for thriving in the modern marketplace. Paul is regularly joined by top executives and cross-industry thought leaders who share their unique insights and key learnings garnered from decades of experience.
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  • Exploring ethical product management with Radhika Dutt

    Exploring ethical product management with Radhika Dutt
    May 27 2024

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  • Leadership and energy management with Richard Maddocks

    Leadership and energy management with Richard Maddocks
    May 20 2024
    In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating realms of leadership, energy management, and innovation, all essential for driving business and personal growth. We unravel the complexities and necessary behaviors behind fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. Our special guest, Richard Maddox, is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of experience and insights from his extensive career in leadership development and talent enhancement. Richard Maddocks is an internationally recognized inspirational speaker, training-workshop leader, coach, and author of ‘The Energy Book’. Former CEO of an international IT company, Richard combines long-term business experience with a passion for unleashing potential in people, teams and companies. His passion for unleashing potential has enabled more than 14,000 people to experience increased fulfilment, impact and happiness in their professional and personal lives. "Applied imagination is at the core of pushing boundaries and achieving innovative results." - Richard Maddox Today on Innovation Talks:• Creativity and innovation are applicable across all fields, not just traditionally 'creative' industries.• The process of creativity involves innovation and the creation of a supportive culture that involves the right people.• Challenging the status quo and constantly seeking improvement are necessary for leadership and business success.• Leaders should promote risk-taking and create environments where team members can experiment and learn from failures.• Looking outside one’s immediate industry can offer invaluable new perspectives and spark innovation.• Effective energy management can enhance personal productivity and creativity.• Understanding and leveraging personal and team talents are essential for leadership and organizational growth.• Learning from every situation and interaction is crucial, as highlighted by the impactful encounter with a dedicated janitor. Resources Mentioned:- "Drive Your Talents" program- Turbocharge Your Work e-learning program (which can also be accessed through upe-a.com): www.turbochargeyourwork.com - Unleash Potential e-Academy: https://www.upe-a.com/ - The Energy Book site: https://the-energybook.com/- Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Connect with Richard Maddox:• https://richardmaddocks.com/ Ready to Transform Your Innovation Strategy? If you're a product manager or innovator looking to streamline your processes and turn chaos into control, you won't want to miss this opportunity. Dive into our exclusive, free eBook on Innovation Ops strategies designed just for you. Learn the secrets to revolutionizing your approach and achieving success with clarity and precision. Download your copy today. Start your journey to becoming an innovation powerhouse now! This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon’s newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.
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    37 mins
  • Today's innovation challenges and trends with Chris Townsend

    Today's innovation challenges and trends with Chris Townsend
    May 13 2024
    In this week’s episode, we tackle the complexities of innovation in a rapidly shifting global landscape. Understanding how today's economic indicators are impacted by innovation and state competition is no small feat, and we delve into these intricate dynamics. Along with insights into the latest innovation trends, challenges, and strategies, we unveil findings from the annual Innovation Agenda, a comprehensive examination of corporate innovation practices around the globe. Chris is the Chief Marketing Officer at Wellspring, the leading provider of R&D and innovation software and services for corporate, academic, and government clients. Chris has worked for nearly twenty years in the innovation management space, first as a thought leader at Forrester Research and then as a senior executive at solution providers in both North America and Europe. Chris holds an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University. More recently, he has cultivated an interest in dad jokes. "The definition of innovation has evolved—it's about the evolution of a company's value creation engine driven by science and technological advancements." - Chris Townsend Today on Innovation Talks:• The annual Innovation Agenda is a key resource for understanding corporate innovation trends.• While some companies establish chief innovation officers and special units, these roles often lack permanence.• Global integration and cultural adoption of innovation metrics are rising to the CEO level.• Long-term, transformative innovation is garnering significant strategic investment focus.• Economic uncertainty is causing a cautious approach toward significant new innovation investments. • AI is a prominent topic of interest, yet corporate strategies in this area remain underdeveloped.• There is an increasing need for companies to define and assess disruptions accurately for effective strategizing.• The maturation of innovation as a business discipline is evidenced by companies centralizing and coordinating innovation efforts more thoughtfully. Connect with Chris Townsend:• LinkedIn• chris.townsend@wellspring.com Resources Mentioned:• The Innovation Agenda: An annual study offering insights into corporate innovation trends and strategies.• 2021 and 2022 Survey Themes: Focused on COVID recovery, economic uncertainty, and the role of AI in innovation. Ready to Transform Your Innovation Strategy? If you're a product manager or innovator looking to streamline your processes and turn chaos into control, you won't want to miss this opportunity. Dive into our exclusive, free eBook on Innovation Ops strategies designed just for you. Learn the secrets to revolutionizing your approach and achieving success with clarity and precision. Download your copy today. Start your journey to becoming an innovation powerhouse now! This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon’s newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.
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