The Innovation Room

Send us a textIn Ep 33, the 4th instalment of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, talks to Robert Baldock, the Managing Director of Clustre, the innovation brokers, about ‘Drivers for Disruption. Specifically, they explore how businesses can embrace a ‘Spry Strategy’ and ‘Innovative Mindset’ to support the Digital Evolution needed to respond to changing market conditions and customer needs. They also explore how to leverage technology, including AI, to solve these complex problems with certainty and speed, while myth-busting some of the fears around these new innovations. So stay tuned for some practical tips and insights on how to drive disruption in your industry!

Send us a textIn episode 32 of The Innovation Room, "Trusting the Shift", we talk about the importance of creating a vision and a flexible strategy that can handle the chaos that comes with rapid changes in the technology space. Dr. John Blakey, the founder of The Trusted Executive, who specialises in leadership development, introduces his nine habits of trust, split into three groups: ability, integrity, and benevolence. John and Lindsay Jessup, COO of Geeks, delve into the shift from power-based leadership to trust-based leadership.

Send us a textOct 2022 in The Innovation Room, Episode 18, Roger Martin-Fagg, behavioural economist, predicted that there wouldn't be a recession, and he turned out to be right! We invited him again so we could share his valuable insights and forecast for the next 6 to 12 months with you. In episode 31, "Economy forecast from a Behavioural Economist," Roger expects a significant increase in activity from August this year. Want to know his reasons? Join Somayeh, CEO of Geeks, as she hosts Roger again. #TheInnovationRoom #Podcast #Shapeshifters #economyforecast

Send us a textStrategy is no longer about protecting the core, as business is constantly in flux. Shifting millimeters or miles. A constant ebb and flow between technology innovations, stakeholder demands and business priorities requires a balanced strategy. But where should the focus for strategy lie? Is it the commercial, customer, technology or society? The answer is that strategic planning needs to adopt a polycentric approach, having to blend multiple domains to derive maximum value… at speed. #TheInnovationRoom #ShapeShifters #Podcast

Send us a textAre innovation labs really working? Join Somayeh in Episode 29 of The Innovation Room podcast as she sits down with Brant Cooper, author of 'The Lean Entrepreneur' and 'Disruption Proof' as the last episode of our Digital Is From Venus series. In this episode, we explored why 'Innovation Labs are Broken' and why companies should throw out the Horizon model. #TheInnovationRoom #DigitalIsFromVenus #Podcast

Send us a text🎧 In the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, Kate Fletcher hosts Sally Pritchett, CEO of Something Big, to discuss the topic "If Not Now, Then When?" Sally shares her expertise in creating an inclusive, thriving workforce and how she walks the walk as a female leader. #TheInnovationRoom #DigitalIsFromVenus

Send us a text🎧 Get ready for the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Real Models, not Role Models" with Baz Bennett hosted by Kate Fletcher. In this episode, they discuss the importance of diversity of thinking and how to drive gender diversity upwards in business. Baz Bennett, previously served as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the British Army. Join us as we delve into his experience and expertise on how to approach the challenge of driving diversity in all senses. #TheInnovationRoom #DigitalIsFromVenus #Podcasts

Send us a text🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Release The She-Ra" with special guest Danny Kerry MBE, former head coach of women's field Hockey for Great Britain hosted by Kate Fletcher, our board advisor.  Hear about Danny's journey and learn how to empower female talent in sports and beyond. #InternationalWomensDay #TheInnovationRoom #DigitalIsFromVenus

Send us a textStep into the future in The Innovation Room with David Wood! Learn all about what a business can do to prepare for co-existing with AI.   #Futurist #LiminalSpaces #TheInnovationRoom #Podcast #Innovation #AI

Send us a textIn this episode, our CEO, Somayeh hosts Joe Galvin from Vistage to explore the importance of continuously adapting to change in the digital age and the consequences of failing to do so. Join us as we delve into the key principles for thriving in a rapidly evolving world. Interested in Joe's choice for his guest in The Innovation Room?Read about Chester W. Nimitz