Do you want to build a thriving innovation ecosystem for your company or organization? If you’re looking to create an environment where ideas, people, and opportunities come together to drive real results, this episode is for you. Here’s what we’ll cover:

We’ll look at shared purpose, diverse participants, and the communication that ties it all together. Steps to build and sustain your ecosystem - from setting a clear vision and mapping stakeholders to promoting open innovation and encouraging collaboration.

This session is practical, to the point, and full of useful tips. It also features current, real examples. Whether you’re a leader, innovator, or part of a team working on partnerships or development, you’ll walk away with ideas you can put into action.

I'd love to read your questions and thoughts in the comments. I'll reply personally to them all.

For the article that accompanies this webinar, go to: https://bigbangpartnership.co.uk/how-to-build-a-thriving-innovation-ecosystem/ 

For my book, Leading Sustainable Innovation, order here and use the discount code KOGANPAGE20 : https://www.koganpage.com/responsible-business/leading-sustainable-innovation-9781398616684

Sometimes a promising idea or discovery is so exciting that it's tempting to rush ahead, risking missing key steps along the way. Other times, it's challenging to figure out how to progress the innovation at speed and scale, causing it to get stuck.

In this episode, I explain how Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)—originally created by NASA in the 1970s and now used internationally—provide a valuable framework for identifying and communicating the maturity level of your sustainable innovation. TRLs can help you build a roadmap to ensure your innovation makes the impact you want it to make. Don't let the term 'Technology Readiness Levels' put you off if you're not in tech. TRLs are used for all kinds of sustainable innovations, including new products and services, materials, engineering, medical solutions, and more.

I cover what TRLs are, where they came from and why, how to use them, and most importantly, how to progress your sustainable innovation from an idea to an applied solution that makes a real impact.

For my article on this topic, please go to What are TRLs? Technology Readiness Levels Explained. 

Company values are more than words on a wall or a website. They're the heartbeat of an organization, guiding decisions and behaviors. Yet, bringing them to life is where many companies struggle. In this show, I share practical ways to help your team infuse your company’s values into your everyday work.

I’ll share:                                                                                                                   

• How to facilitate workshops with your team to identify behaviours for every role that embody your values

Join me in this dynamic session on creative thinking techniques to elevate your strategy and innovation sprints, workshops and meetings.

Whether you're looking to tackle complex problems or pave the way for fresh, more ambitious ideas, this session will equip you with practical techniques to think creatively and act innovatively.

We’ll cover:

• Foundations of Creative Thinking: Understand the core principles that underpin creative thought and how it can transform your approach to strategy and innovation.

 This show is ideal for business professionals, team leaders, managers, and anyone looking to:

• Enhance strategic thinking with creative approaches.

#creativethinking #psychologyofcreativity #innovation #strategy

This podcast, "How to Facilitate a Scenario Planning Workshop", will guide you through using scenario planning to help you to develop and strengthen your sustainable innovation strategy.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding sustainable innovation: Balance environmental, societal, and economic impacts for long-term success 🌱.

Who should listen?

Leaders, strategists, and anyone interested in sustainable innovation and strategic foresight.

I hope you can join me live or on replay to explore how scenario planning helps to innovate towards a more sustainable future. 🌱

🚀  Build a Successful Innovation Team 🚀

🎥  🎙️ In this week’s Idea Time show, I explore how to build an innovation-driven team.

Highlights are:

• Innovation as a Core Value: Essential for product development, adding technical, process, and functional value.

Stakeholder mapping is a strategic process used in innovation, project management and business planning.

It involves identifying and analyzing individuals, groups, or organizations that can impact or be impacted by a project or business activity.

The goal is to understand these stakeholders' interests, influence, and the nature of their involvement.

By mapping stakeholders, innovators can better navigate complex environments, minimize risks, and leverage support for successful outcomes.

In this mini-show, I share helpful ideas on how to facilitate stakeholder mapping, an essential tool for innovators, design thinks and project leaders.

We cover some practical techniques for identifying, mapping, and prioritizing stakeholders, how to develop tailored communication strategies and why keeping your stakeholder map updated is vital.

In this content-packed live show, I dive into Horizon Scanning & Foresight for Innovators.

No crystal balls, prophecies or predicting the future, though!

Horizon scanning is about detecting weak signals of potential change before they make it big. It keeps you prepared, and gives you and your innovation strategy a competitive edge.

In this show, I share:

• What horizon scanning is, and why it’s important

It really is a value-packed whopper of a show – ideal for you if you’re planning your innovation and business growth strategy. I also share how you can access my free horizon scanning toolkit.

As always, I'd love your comments and questions on my social channels!

This episode is a really good one if you're interested in leading sustainable innovation in your business. I go in-depth on how to facilitate a successful Business Sustainability Workshop for your team.

I give you a start-to-finish guide on how and what to prepare, a workshop agenda with specific activities and tips to turn your ideas into action after your event.

What I cover:

1. Workshop Preparation: Why having a solid plan for your workshop or sprint is crucial and what materials and information you should prepare in advance.

As always, please do share your ideas and questions in the comments on my social channels, it will be great to hear from you!

In this episode, I dive into the world of sustainable business model innovation and discuss why it’s essential in the contemporary business environment.

Key topics I cover are:

• The rising demand for sustainability from customers and the global trend towards sustainable value propositions.