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In this short video, Alex Slawsby and Scott Kirsner of InnoLead share 10 takeaways from the Impact 2024 conference held in Boston. You can download the slides they share at the link below.

As the ISO standards for innovation management begin to roll out, we wanted to bring together a group of innovation professionals to have a look at some them, and give some thought to whether they are useful to corporate innovators. Video inside…

Stanford adjunct professor Steve Blank joins us to talk innovation theater. Can it ever be productive? Blank says it just creates “coffee cups, lanyards, posters, and very little output that moves the top or bottom line.” Watch the video…

Stanford adjunct professor Steve Blank discusses how venture studios work — and their pros and cons. Scott Kirsner, CEO of InnoLead, and Alex Slawsby, Chief Growth Officer of InnoLead, also consult with Blank about incubators, accelerators, and other startup mechanics.

 Suzi Hamill, the former Vice President of Design Thinking at Fidelity Investments, shares how play can help teams work more cohesively. Watch the video…

Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur, Steve Blank shares how companies can set up a system that fosters innovation and effectively creates change. 

Naureen Meraj, a training and digital transformation leader, discusses why teams should be wary of “one-time-wonders” and the best platforms for gathering ideas.

Naureen Meraj, a training and digital transformation leader, discusses why innovators should think about cultural differences when running training workshops.

 Naureen Meraj, a training and digital transformation leader, discusses gamification and incentivizing participation in innovation. Find out more in this IL Confidential video.

How should companies work with startups, tech vendors, and academia to scout emerging tech? Mona Vernon of Thomson Reuters Labs shares best practices. 

Mona Vernon, Chief Technology Officer of Thomson Reuters Labs, explains why the company began rotating employees between its innovation labs. Find out more in this video…

With seven global labs, Thomson Reuters knows the ins and outs of starting an innovation initiative. Mona Vernon, Chief Technology Officer of the company, discusses best practices… 

Harvard Business School professor Len Schlesinger shares insights on how CEOs spend their time; the best ways to get buyin; and innovation versus administration. 

Executive champions are key to building a culture of innovation. Nondini Naqui discusses how innovators can get buy-in from top leaders. Watch here…

How can you engage with legal and compliance groups on innovation efforts — and make them feel part of your success? Nondini Naqui shares best practices in this video.

Building prototypes and crafting interactive presentations can lead to progress on innovation efforts. Nondini Naqui discusses these strategies here…

Successful innovation efforts fulfill customers’ needs. In this video, Nondini Naqui discusses the importance of understanding your audience. Watch here…

Different stages of innovation ventures should focus on different types of metrics. Learn about which metrics you should be using and when from Nondini Naqui.