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How HR Can Improve Employee EngagementInnovation in HR puts empathy at the heart of engagement, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work. Traditional rules-driven Human Resources practice assumes employees can’t be trusted, and being kind to customers and each other is a risk.In Part 2 of my conversation with Hildy Gottlieb from Creating The Future, I’m joined by Charlotte Souch, a friend and colleague who is a HR specialist. It’s a frank discussion on how to bring out the best in people. And why trusting someone to be themselves at work, will make them more productive and creative.Be prepared to change your thinking!You'll find a full transcript here https://bit.ly/2I1zWV2Don't miss the first part of our conversation in Episode 24. bit.ly/2FXtrliIf you want to learn more about Creating The Future head to their website. https://bit.ly/2JtRzxf Or connect with Hildy via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hildygott...If you'd like to reach out to Charlotte Souch you can email her at charlotte.souch@slingshot.co.nz Or connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte...

Today I have the pleasure of talking to Hildy Gottlieb.She is a social change theorist, an asker of powerful questions, and an advocate for social movements to create meaningful systems change. In her role as co-founder of the living experiment at Creating the Future, and as an in-demand speaker (at live events and online gatherings) Hildy is helping people re-imagine and redefine the systems they encounter every day, all by changing the questions they ask.This is a great article Hildy wrote "Creating a Better World Means Asking Better Questions". Within it, you'll find links to the questions that's worth downloading.If you want to know more, there's heaps of information on the Creating The Future website.Or connect with Hildy via LinkedIn

Today Eriks and I are joined by Simon Severino – As well as being the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He teaches Growth, Strategy and Innovation at select MBA courses across Europe.It’s an interesting discussion on the value of sprints with continuous improvement, that drives sustained business growth and what helps you overcome whatever is thrown your way.You can find out more about Simon on his website strategysprints.com or connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino/

Today’s guest, Lee Foster, began her career as a water engineer. Then she followed her passion for innovation and spent several years researching what makes successful innovation. And the outcome is her own framework Inno Wise. Which picks up from where ideation stops. It helps innovators implement their great idea.She’s the founder of Innovate Wisely which helps organisations innovate with knowledge in mind so that they can bring their ideas to life. Lee is also a visiting research fellow at QUT, continuing to develop the understanding of the innovation, knowledge nexus.websitehttps://innovatewisely.com/Linkdedin link to innovate wisely:https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-wisely/LInkedin link to Lee:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leefosterinnowise/

Today I chat to Helene Cahen from Strategic Insights. She is an Innovation Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator and Speaker with 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She guides Fortune 500, small businesses and non-profits to understand innovation, create innovative new products/services, build effective teams and support a user-centered culture.We covered a few topics today, including Human Centered Design, Creativity within teams and her love of The Business Model Canvas.In addition, she has been a facilitator, coach and lecturer for the Haas School of Business and the VP of Innovation for a start-up. She has also spoken at numerous conferences on the topic of design thinking and creativity.Trained in Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking, Helene received an M.S. in Creativity and Change Leadership from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo New York and has a business degree from Sciences-Po Paris, a top French Business School.Helene has put together a special offer for the our listeners to help you grow your business and be more innovative.1- Download and review our Nine Questions to Spark Thinking about Innovation2- Schedule a free 30 minutes consultation with Helene Cahen to discuss your unique challenges related to these nine issues and how they can be addressed by going to https://www.strategicinsights.biz/growth-through-innovation/Website www.strategicinsights.bizContact guide@strategicinsights.bizPhone: 510-644-9570Our services: https://www.strategicinsights.biz/services/Blog at https://www.strategicinsights.biz/news-insights/Sign up for our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2N8eD63LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicinsights/Twitter https://twitter.com/@guidinnov

Today Eriks and I are chatting to, Philippe Guichard, who helps entrepreneurs innovate ideas into highly desirable and profitable products. During his 25 years as an award-winning international industrial designer, he’s helped clients generate over $200 million dollars in revenue.As a holistic designer, he recognises that an innovative product is only part of a successful business story.He specialises in designing thoughtful and profitable products that form part of integrated marketing, engineering, manufacturing and business model solution.“Good business by design”He thoroughly researches your customers’ experience, distribution channels, marketing strategy, manufacturing process, business model and value proposition in order to design (or re-design) a product that is the best choice for your business — the ‘sweet spot’.Working together to create a product that delivers increased sales and has a value proposition that benefits all of your product’s stakeholders — not just the end customer.“Planet, people, profit”: A new world of innovationFor almost two years, he's been guest speaking on his design experience and case studies with business and industry leaders, as well as young designers.As a passionate innovation, environmental and social advocate, he also enjoy speaking about the critical role that thoughtful industrial design, manufacturing and business models will play in a challenging future.Reach out to Philippe via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgguichard/And worth watching his Tedx Talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/philippe_guichard_re_designing_our_world_small_change_big_impact