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Tools and strategies to innovate, solve complex issues, and transform businesses

The 3 Elements of an Innovation Ecosystem
Frederic Etiemble Frederic Etiemble

The 3 Elements of an Innovation Ecosystem

Developing an innovation capability within a large organization is a daunting prospect. It’s become clear in the last few years that it requires a more systemic approach.

In this post I explain the three core elements required to build an innovation ecosystem: explore portfolio + innovation programs + exploration culture.

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How to keep momentum after a Hack day?
Frederic Etiemble Frederic Etiemble

How to keep momentum after a Hack day?

"How to keep momentum after a Hack day?" she asked me. This post summarises my answer to the CIO of an ASX 100 manufacturing company.

To keep momentum after a hack day you need to:

1. Be clear on your purpose.

2. Assess your innovation readiness.

3. Identify the two improvement areas with highest leverage.

4. Act on them!

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Could Agile be a Trojan horse for a bottom-up business transformation?
Frederic Etiemble Frederic Etiemble

Could Agile be a Trojan horse for a bottom-up business transformation?

In this blogpost I explore the potential of Agile to become a Trojan horse for a bottom-up business transformation in organisations.

Over the years, Agile has shifted its purpose from building better software, to delivering products, and more recently to creating more joyful workplaces.

But were Agile successes only possible as long as it was flying under the leadership radar? As expectations from Agile grow, will Agile-based transformation attempts ultimately clash with the dominant leadership culture?

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Just what do you mean by ‘business transformation’? 
Frederic Etiemble Frederic Etiemble

Just what do you mean by ‘business transformation’? 

In this post I explain how I use the three broad categories of operating model, business model and culture to distinguish between three very different realms of business transformation in early discussions with executive teams.

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