Innovation Talks

  Today, Paul reflects on his journey as an innovation evangelist and shares the valuable lessons he's learned over nearly four decades in the industry. He expresses gratitude to his listeners, guests, and colleagues while recounting the significant milestones that have shaped the Innovation Talks series. This introspective episode serves as a heartfelt farewell as Innovation Talks closes its podc...

  Jim Fava is the recently retired Executive Director at Anthesis Group, which supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating the risks and opportunities they face. Throughout his career, Jim has provided invaluable guidance, tools, and expertise on strategies and actions that enable organizations to operate in a more environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. Renowne...

Today, Paul has an enlightening conversation on the future of technology and innovation with futurist Thomas Frey to explore how emerging technologies, robotics, and biotechnologies are poised to reshape our lives. Diving into the potential evolution of entertainment, healthcare, quantum computing, and the role of personal bots, they offer a glimpse of a future where technology redefines human pot...

Today, Paul and Neil Hawkins discuss integrating sustainability into corporate innovation, focusing on blending value creation, project discipline, and collaboration to achieve long-term sustainability goals. An industry expert, Neil discusses his strategies and experiences from his extensive career promoting sustainable business practices.   For 31 years, Neil was a key leader at Dow, ultimately...

Today, Paul and guest Bob Cooper look deeply into the deployment of artificial intelligence in new product development. The discussion revolves around the challenges of successfully implementing AI projects, the high failure rates, and the potential solutions to overcome these hurdles. They also discuss how AI transforms product innovation and process improvements across various industries, with i...

Colonel Eddie Corrigan is the Assistant Head of the UK Ministry of Defense's Concepts, Strategy, Force Development, Doctrine, and Lessons Defense Logistics division. With over 33 years of tactical, operational, and strategic experience across many logistics and supply chain activities in the defense and global context, he has delivered logistics effects and outputs – including supply, distribution...

    Today, Paul discusses the intricacies of corporate innovation and explores the challenges and successes in the mobile technology market of the early 2000s. Alex Slawsby, Chief Growth Officer at Innolead , joins in this enlightening discussion and introduces listeners to the upcoming Impact conference in Boston. The conference, aimed at corporate innovation leaders, will feature sessions on AI,...

Alex Slawbsy is the Chief Growth Officer of InnoLead, an organization that creates content, events, and tools to help the world's largest network of corporate strategy, innovation, and R&D leaders drive change more successfully. Over the past 20 years, Alex has dedicated his time to researching, teaching, guiding, and leading corporate innovation strategy development, capability building, and...

This week's episode explores the intricacies of AI-powered innovation and its transformative effects across various industries. Together with George Young, we dismantle the limitations and potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in predicting outcomes. George elucidates these technologies' ongoing disruptions, especially within the consumer packaged goods sector during the COVID-...

Langdon Morris is a globally recognized futurist, innovation expert, and strategy consultant with a career transition into innovation dating back to 1998-99. As the founder of Innovation Labs in 2001, he has played a crucial role in establishing innovation departments and providing essential teaching and training for organizations worldwide. Langdon has authored several influential books on innova...

In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Wong, a startup and global corporation innovation technology leader and venture partner with expertise in digital transformation, early-stage startups, and new product development. We discuss the evolving landscape of user experience (UX) design, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies l...

In this week's episode, I had an insightful conversation with Ruth Rennie about the growing importance of sustainability in business and how companies can leverage data to drive meaningful change. We explore the various factors pushing organizations to prioritize sustainability, the challenges they face in measuring and acting on sustainability data, and the crucial role of innovation in developin...

We use roadmaps as a reference to tailor our projects and various investments in the business. They’re essentially our guide—a compass to where we want to be with all the details of getting there. However, many are confused by road mapping, especially regarding how it starts and who should spearhead it.    In this episode, I describe roadmapping and the different kinds of roadmaps. I explain what...

Dan Adams is a visionary in business growth and leadership, serving as president of the AIM Institute. With extensive experience guiding companies toward innovation and market-driven strategies, Dan has authored the groundbreaking book Business Builders. Dan's commitment to fostering a builder mentality in leaders has significantly impacted the business landscape, encouraging a new wave of transfo...

In this week's episode, we explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in boosting B2B selling performance. We also explore the shift in training methodologies and innovations within the sales domain, a conversation enriched by the insights of our esteemed guest, Dan Adams. With a keen focus on AI's potential, we examine how technology acts as a catalyst for revolutionizing sales pr...

  This week, I discuss the critical role of data in innovation and decision-making. We explore the significance of data hygiene and its vital role in driving accurate and trustworthy decision-making in innovation. Drawing attention to the importance of data cleansing, I address how bad data can significantly impair good decision-making and discuss strategies to ensure data accuracy and trustworthi...

Today, on Innovation Talks, we explore the intricacies of innovation coaching for emerging tech founders. We also discuss various strategies for integrating digital and analytical capabilities and the vital role of company culture in driving innovation. Our guest, Adam Judelson, brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors, offering a unique perspective on the challenges...

In this episode of Innovation Talks, we dive into the intricate world of data-driven innovation. I have the pleasure of speaking with Krishnan Venkata, who sheds light on the potential value of mining various data sources, from research and development to consumer feedback. We explore how harnessing internal and external data, including insights from the web like blogs and forums, can revolutioniz...

  In this week's episode, we delve into the critical role of enterprise technology and why it matters in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Our guest, Geoff Scott, sheds light on the complexities of integrating personal communication tools like iMessage into enterprise data systems, the transformative power of cloud computing, and the significance of community and face-to-face collaborat...

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In this week's episode, we delve into the intricacies of ethical product management. We discuss the significance of integrating ethics into product development processes and explore how this can profoundly impact businesses and society. Our guest, Radhika Dutt, shares insights from her book and introduces her latest conceptual framework to revolutionize ethical considerations in product management...

  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 insigh...

  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,...

  In this week's episode, we delve into the synergetic relationship between people and technology and how it can create a competitive edge in businesses. Our conversation with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn, focuses on the complex and evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a unique perspective on the integration of AI in business strategies, Alex shares deep insights on how orga...