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Video Babson College Prof Gina O’Connor on Getting Innovation Started
October 11, 2023
In this short video, Professor of Innovation Management Gina O'Connor serves up advice about creating a solid foundation for an innovation program.
Video Babson College Prof Gina O’Connor on Innovation Metrics
October 11, 2023
In this short video, Professor of Innovation Management Gina O'Connor shares her advice on overcoming the challenges of measuring innovation outcomes.
Video Why You Need Three Tiers of Innovation Metrics
October 11, 2023
In this short video, Professor of Innovation Management Gina O'Connor describes the three tiers of necessary innovation metrics.
Video Why a ‘Stop and Start’ Mentality Undercuts Innovation Outcomes
October 11, 2023
In this short video, Professor of Innovation Management Gina O'Connor talks about the importance of persistence — and why it's hard for organizations to stay the course.
Article Electrolux on Fostering Cross-Functional Collaborations and Using Data for Better Alignment
September 20, 2023
Pamela Everett, Product Planning and Innovation Manager for home appliance manufacturer Electrolux, shares her thoughts on how data can help with alignment; gives insights on how staying close to a project after the handoff can yield better results, and more.
Article Is Your Innovation Program (and Your Job) at Risk?
September 12, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner
These are challenging times for teams focused on the future, long-term R&D, and culture change within big organizations. Are there risk factors appearing in your organization that your team and your program could be under scrutiny — or getting the axe? Try this assessment.
Article PwC CTO Explains the Firm’s Approach to Upskilling Employees for AI
September 6, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Joe Atkinson, PwC's Chief Products & Technology Officer, explains the firm's hybrid upskilling strategy for generative AI, and what those fearing job loss due to AI can do to help with those anxieties.
Article 2023 Impact Awards: Finalists and Judging Panel
September 5, 2023
We’re excited to announce the finalists for our 2023 Impact Awards, which celebrate teams, initiatives, and individuals making a difference inside large organizations — and for their customers.
Article Nihon Kohden Innovation Center CEO on the ‘Negative Stage Gate’ Process
August 21, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
As part of our latest research report, Building a Productive Innovation Portfolio, we spoke with Weisner, Nihon Kohden Innovation Center's President and CEO, to get his advice on engaging the necessary stakeholders for innovation activities, hear about what he calls "the negative stage gate system," and understand how his team's...
Article What is the ‘Love Metric’? Advocate Health’s VP of Enterprise Innovation Explains
August 7, 2023 | By Hadley Thompson, Meghan Hall
Todd Dunn, VP of Enterprise Innovation for Advocate Health, dives deep on standing up an innovation program while including perspectives from other business units; what he calls the 'love metric'; and more as part of an interview for our new research report, Building a Productive Portfolio.
Article Peloton’s PMO Head on Supporting the Business’ Goals
July 31, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Rick Paster, VP of M&A Operations & Head of the PMO at Peloton, shares insights into Peloton's program management office, the challenges a PMO faces, and best practices to help mitigate those challenges.
Thought Leadership The Co-Innovation Revolution: Unleashing Success Through Collaborative Partnership
July 25, 2023 | By David R. Jarczyk & Jozy Assa-Jacobson, KPMG
Jozy Assa-Jacobson and David Jarczyk of KPMG assert that the traditional client-advisor relationship has given way to a new era of collaboration and innovation. Advisors and corporate clients should get ready for the co-innovation revolution.
Article How the Golden State Warriors Aim for Great — Not Good — with New Technology
July 10, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
The Golden State Warriors' VP of Technology, Daniel Brusilovsky, shares insights on his team's strategy for creating stronger fan experiences and infrastructure through technology upgrades and partnerships.
Article Member Spotlight: Emily Stuis, Pfizer
June 21, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
As part of our Member Spotlight series, we talked with Emily Stuis, Go-to-market Innovation Agenda and Sourcing Lead at Pfizer, about her team and its remit; her advice for communicating with senior leadership; her career; and more.
Thought Leadership The Innovation CFO
June 20, 2023 | By Brian Miske, KPMG
Brian Miske, Managing Director of KPMG Ignition, outlines the importance of engaging CFOs when it comes to innovation activities. He also shares 12 actionable steps for making that collaboration happen.
Article Pernod Ricard Innovation Exec on Moving Fast in New Product Development
June 9, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Kate Pomeroy, Head of Innovation North America for Paris-based alcohol giant Pernod Ricard, shares how her innovation team goes about creating new products for consumers quickly, while also including key stakeholders in decision-making processes.
Video Building New Skills for the AI Era
June 6, 2023
InnoLead's Scott Kirsner talks with Sandra Loughlin, the Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM, about how individuals and organizations should think about developing new skills — and dealing with anxieties — related to the coming AI era.
Article Member Spotlight: Sara Kraft, AstraZeneca
May 26, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
As part of our Member Spotlight series, we talked with Sara Kraft, Director of Innovation and Business Strategy at AstraZeneca, about her role, standing up a new innovation function, and more.
Article Book Excerpt: Why I Banned the Word ‘Alignment’ on My Team
April 3, 2023 | By Atif Rafiq
Atif Rafiq, the Fortune 500's first Chief Digital Officer, shares an excerpt from his upcoming book, Decision Spring: The New Way to Innovate into the Unknown and Move from Strategy to Action.
Article Advice from Large Companies on Establishing Purpose
March 22, 2023 | By Christa Avampato, Meghan Hall
Senior leaders from Clif Bar & Co., Square, and more weigh in on how to set up purpose inside your organization as part of our series, Innovation on Purpose, sponsored by BCG BrightHouse.