Fostering Innovation Culture and Interview with André Gonsalves

A strong innovation culture can transform organizations—seeding a first-mover mindset that empowers teams to discover whole new ways of thinking. Guests discuss strategies to develop mindsets and create spaces where team members feel comfortable to explore, the project management office’s growing role to nurture new ideas, and how to ensure innovation initiatives drive real value.

Key themes
[02:07] The PMO’s role in fostering a culture of innovation
[03:46] Strategies to drive innovation within project teams
[08:29] Practices to avoid: What can hinder an innovation culture 
[10:30] Advice for PMO leaders on how to encourage innovation
[12:00] How an innovation culture brings big benefits to organizations
[21:09] Ways to create psychologically safe spaces for faster innovation
[28:09] Must-have skills for a culture of innovation