Innovation Talks Paul Heller

In today's episode, we unravel the intricacies of change management within the realm of digital transformations. We shine a light on the continuous need for adaptation in the digital landscape and the importance of embracing new technol...

Today's episode explores the critical intersection of talent management and innovation. We delve into how companies can nurture and sustain breakthrough innovation capabilities, particularly through effective talent management strategies. Professor Gina O'Connor unveils some surprising truths about the obstacles and opportunities within large, mature organizations striving to achieve a culture of continuous innovation. Gina O'Connor brings expertise in innovation management, strategic marketing, and corporate entrepreneurship. As a professor at Babson College, she has spearheaded a research program focused on enabling large, mature companies to engage in breakthrough innovation. O'Connor's role in developing new teaching cases, such as her work with W.L. Gore and her book "Radical: How Mature Firms Can Outsmart Upstarts," has profoundly influenced the field. Delving into how organizations can build ongoing capabilities in innovation, her insights are particularly valuable for those grappling with the responsibilities of managing innovation within established corporation contexts. "It's not just about the ideas; it's about the people who bring them to life that make innovation thrive." - Gina O'Connor This week on Innovation Talks:·     Talent management is critical in the seamless execution of innovation, particularly in the discovery, incubation, and acceleration stages.·     Proper innovation management can lead to an organization's sustained competitive advantage through disciplined and actionable insights.·     Managing organizational uncertainty is key in nurturing and leveraging talent effectively within the innovation process.·     Establishing roles within innovation processes, including opportunity people and domain leaders, contributes significantly to successful innovation outcomes.·     An innovation council can orchestrate the strategic innovation function, ensuring alignment across organizational competencies.·     Measuring productivity in innovation requires distinct metrics and evaluation criteria to assess individual and functional performance accurately.·     Ensuring career paths are available for innovators outside traditional management tracks can drive retention and nurture corporate influence.·     Organizations must commit to continuously improving their innovation capabilities and culture to avoid stagnant or regressive practices.  Connect with Gina O'Connor:·     LinkedIn  Resources Mentioned:- "Radical: How Mature Firms Can Outsmart Upstarts," (https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Innovation-Companies-Outsmart-Upstarts/dp/0875849032) Co-author by Gina O'Connor   This Podcast is brought to you by SopheonThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) |

 In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the complexities of intellectual property and its pivotal role in fostering innovation and business strategy. We delve into what intellectual property entails, its significance in today's digital era, and the heavy process of managing and maximizing its value. Our insightful guest, Rupert Osborn, educates us on the intricate relationship between IP and corporate growth and the shift towards a more open and collaborative approach to innovation. Rupert Osborn is the managing director for Wellspring in the EMEA operation, boasting a substantial track record in consulting, corporate IP, and technology transfer. Kickstarting his career with a research role at ICI, Rupert transitioned into a business and licensing focus before establishing IP Pragmatics. His experience has rendered him an expert in navigating the dense forest of intellectual property, promoting its strategic importance at every innovation stage. "It's not just about protecting your ideas; it's about understanding the landscape, collaborating, and really harnessing the power of your intellectual assets." - Rupert Osborn  This week on Innovation Talks:·     Intellectual property encompasses a vast domain, including patents, trade secrets, and copyright, and is essential for protecting innovative concepts and products.·     Managing and accessing the enormous amount of IP and innovation information is a major challenge, necessitating efficient strategies for valuation and protection.·     The shift towards open innovation and the market pull model highlights the importance of collaboration and partnership in the IP context, especially between startups and established corporations.·     The increasing complexity of IP, especially with the rise of the open-source movement and AI tools, is transforming how companies approach patent searches and licensing.·     Industries have unique relationships with IP; some rely heavily on trade secrets, while others, like pharmaceuticals and electronics, face varying degrees of complexity and criticality in their IP strategy.·     The digital era generated more intricate copyright issues, but it also presents opportunities to leverage patents and copyrights for robust digital infrastructure protection.·     The role of governments in fostering IP education and crafting legislation is vital for maximizing the economic benefits of intellectual assets.·     The future of IP points towards continued evolution, with AI and growing complexity signaling both opportunities and legal challenges.  Connect with Rupert Osborn:·     LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-osborn-9ba6341/)·     Twitter (https://twitter.com/IPPragmatics)·     Wellspring website: www.wellspring.com (http://www.wellspring.com/) Resources Mentioned:·     OpenAI·     New York Times litigation on content usage, illustrating the broadening scope of IP.    This Podcast is brought to you by SopheonThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/)

 In this week’s episode, we're diving deep into portfolio management. We're joined by Gerard Ryan, an expert in nurturing innovation within companies and masterfully balancing product development projects. Understanding how to pr...

 In this week’s episode, we delve into the exciting intersection of technology and manufacturing operations. Discussing the future of this rapidly evolving sector, we seize the opportunity to understand how advancements in AI and software are reshaping the landscape. With riveting insights into the challenges and potential of integrating technology into manufacturing processes, we look at the theoretical and practical elements that business leaders and industry professionals should anticipate in the coming years. Our guest, Renan Devillieres, brings a wealth of knowledge from his distinguished career-spanning work with the OECD, involvement in manufacturing, and a track record of founding successful startups. As the CEO of Oss Ventures, Renan leads an organization that's pioneering the fusion of technology with manufacturing, having founded 15 companies and implemented technology in 1,700 factories globally. His visit to Tesla's factory was a defining moment that propelled his passion for incorporating software into manufacturing, highlighting the future path for the industry.  “ Factory workers deserve good SaaS the way developers deserve good SaaS.” - Renan Devillieres This week on Innovation Talks:•              The role of AI and software is becoming central to the manufacturing industry's advancement.•              Hyper-personalization is driving a need for a new approach to economies of scale.•              Startups play four distinct roles in fostering innovation and shaking up traditional manufacturing models.•              Contrasting the idealized visions of Industry 4.0 with practical success stories like Tesla and BYD.•              Factory SaaS represents a shift toward more modern, efficient manufacturing IT systems.•              The potential impact of foundational startups in revolutionizing industries and creating billion-dollar companies alongside ERPs.•              Oss Ventures' mission is to act as a bridge between technology and manufacturing.•              Before facing legal and market challenges, startups like SpaceX and Tesla need to become substantial. Connect with Renan DevillieresLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/renan-devillieres/)Twitter (https://twitter.com/siponza)   Resources Mentioned:- OSS Ventures: (https://www.oss.ventures/) A venture challenging the traditional manufacturing industry by introducing advanced technology solutions.  This Podcast is brought to you by SopheonThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) |

 In this week's episode, I had the privilege of diving into the world of innovation and product development with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn. With a focus on improving the way people and companies work, Alex has extensive expertise in helping organizations navigate the complexities of transformation and innovation. Emergn has a 15-year history of successful case studies, making them a valuable resource for companies seeking to enhance their innovation processes. Alex Adamopoulos is a visionary leader and innovator, with a strong track record of helping companies accelerate their ability to execute and deliver successful products and services. With a global business perspective and a passion for removing the barriers to innovation, Alex's insights are invaluable for any organization striving to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing business landscape. "One of the key challenges in innovation is the disconnect between innovation management and product management." - Alex Adamopoulos Today on Innovation Talks:·     The common struggle of large corporations in managing and executing transformation programs, with a 70% to 75% failure rate·     The concept of the "dual mindset" and its impact on organizations, focusing on the disconnect between innovation management and product management.·     The challenge of uncertainty and the growing trend towards making organizations future-proof through an experimental portfolio of potential products and value propositions.·     The critical role of leadership in driving successful innovation, emphasizing the need to embrace risk and failure while maintaining operational discipline.·     Necessary operating models for successful innovation and the importance of evolving into a product-led organization. Connect with Alex Adamopoulos:·     LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/aadamopoulos)·     Email (http://emergn.com)·     Emergn website (https://www.emergn.com/)   This Podcast is brought to you by SopheonThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/) Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon), and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/), and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.