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The Innovation Show
Kristin von Donop - Corporate Innovation Support
Oct 17, 2024
Kristin von Donop, co-author of 'The Corporate Explorer Field Book' and corporate innovation expert, shares insights on navigating change within large organizations. She discusses the inherent resistance to innovation and how it can be addressed through community engagement. Techniques to build leadership movements by leveraging allies and engaging stakeholders are explored. Kristin highlights the importance of understanding interpersonal dynamics in meetings and suggests methods for enhancing collaboration while tackling skepticism from dissenters.
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- Resistance to change is a natural dynamics in organizations, and addressing it with compassion and curiosity is key to fostering innovation.
- Building a leadership movement requires ongoing engagement, flexibility, and leveraging stakeholder roles to promote co-ownership of the change process.
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The Importance of Overcoming Resistance
Resistance to change is a natural response within organizations, and understanding this dynamic is crucial for corporate explorers. People often become complacent with success and may resist new ideas due to the perceived loss associated with necessary changes. Recognizing that individuals do not dislike change itself, but rather fear losing what they have, is vital for fostering a supportive environment for innovation. To drive change effectively, corporate explorers must exercise compassion and curiosity to understand the motivations behind resistance and navigate these barriers strategically.
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