Best ideatime Podcasts (2025)

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6 Steps to Transform Your Innovation Process 21:27

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Intro: Innovation is the lifeblood of business growth – yet research shows 70% to 90% of innovation initiatives fail hbr.org. How can your organization beat these odds? In this episode, I unveil the Big Bang Innovation Framework, a proven 6-step innovation process designed to take you from a spark of an idea to scalable success. Whether you’re a co…

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Build a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem 26:31

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Do you want to build a thriving innovation ecosystem for your company or organization? If you’re looking to create an environment where ideas, people, and opportunities come together to drive real results, this episode is for you. Here’s what we’ll cover: What an innovation ecosystem is. Why a thriving innovation ecosystem is critical for collabora…

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TRLs: Accelerating Sustainable Innovation 18:16

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Sometimes a promising idea or discovery is so exciting that it's tempting to rush ahead, risking missing key steps along the way. Other times, it's challenging to figure out how to progress the innovation at speed and scale, causing it to get stuck. In this episode, I explain how Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)—originally created by NASA in the …

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How to Bring Your Company Values to Life 26:04

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Company values are more than words on a wall or a website. They're the heartbeat of an organization, guiding decisions and behaviors. Yet, bringing them to life is where many companies struggle. In this show, I share practical ways to help your team infuse your company’s values into your everyday work. I’ll share: How to facilitate workshops with y…

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Creative Thinking Techniques for Strategy and Innovation 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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Join me in this dynamic session on creative thinking techniques to elevate your strategy and innovation sprints, workshops and meetings. Whether you're looking to tackle complex problems or pave the way for fresh, more ambitious ideas, this session will equip you with practical techniques to think creatively and act innovatively. We’ll cover: Found…

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How to Facilitate a Scenario Planning Workshop 25:16

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This podcast, "How to Facilitate a Scenario Planning Workshop", will guide you through using scenario planning to help you to develop and strengthen your sustainable innovation strategy. Key takeaways: Understanding sustainable innovation: Balance environmental, societal, and economic impacts for long-term success 🌱. Scenario planning insights: How…

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Build a Successful Innovation Team 24:04

2y ago24:04

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🚀 Build a Successful Innovation Team 🚀 🎥 🎙️ In this week’s Idea Time show, I explore how to build an innovation-driven team. Highlights are: Innovation as a Core Value: Essential for product development, adding technical, process, and functional value. Innovation Time Off (ITO): Learn from Google, 3M and others . Balance innovation and productivity…

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How to Facilitate a Stakeholder Mapping Workshop 20:51

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Stakeholder mapping is a strategic process used in innovation, project management and business planning. It involves identifying and analyzing individuals, groups, or organizations that can impact or be impacted by a project or business activity. The goal is to understand these stakeholders' interests, influence, and the nature of their involvement…

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Horizon Scanning & Foresight for Innovators 26:55

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In this content-packed live show, I dive into Horizon Scanning & Foresight for Innovators. No crystal balls, prophecies or predicting the future, though! Horizon scanning is about detecting weak signals of potential change before they make it big. It keeps you prepared, and gives you and your innovation strategy a competitive edge. In this show, I …

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Lead A Sustainability Workshop for Your Business 28:20

2y ago28:20

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This episode is a really good one if you're interested in leading sustainable innovation in your business. I go in-depth on how to facilitate a successful Business Sustainability Workshop for your team. I give you a start-to-finish guide on how and what to prepare, a workshop agenda with specific activities and tips to turn your ideas into action a…

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Sustainable Business Model Innovation 27:33

2y ago27:33

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In this episode, I dive into the world of sustainable business model innovation and discuss why it’s essential in the contemporary business environment. Key topics I cover are: The rising demand for sustainability from customers and the global trend towards sustainable value propositions. Examples of businesses committing to Net Zero targets. The r…

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How Open Innovation Can Transform Your Business 24:28

2y ago24:28

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Open innovation is all about expanding your business horizons. Instead of keeping all your ideas and projects in-house, you collaborate with external partners, startups, or customers. This approach speeds up innovation, cuts costs, and could give your business the competitive edge it needs. Tune into my livestream to learn how you can make open inn…

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Appreciative Inquiry for Innovators and Facilitators 20:53

2y ago20:53

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In this episode of the Idea Time show, I cover what Appreciative Inquiry is and show you how you could use the process of Appreciative Inquiry to create and facilitate highly effective, strengths-focused innovation. Appreciative Inquiry means recognising, exploring and building on the positive, aligning with strengths-based development. It is all a…

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How to Prioritize Ideas Using Top Innovation Frameworks 21:56

2y ago21:56

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Having a lot of ideas after a brainstorming session? Unsure which to pick? I've got you covered. In this show, I'll introduce you to 8 proven innovation frameworks that can help. These tools can be used individually or in group settings. Pick what's best for your scenario. Innovation Frameworks to Discuss: Idea Sorter MoSCoW Method The KJ Method (K…

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Entrepreneurship in Action 48:10

2y ago48:10

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In this podcast episode I’m joined by my very special guest, TV producer and presenter, entrepreneur, 2x award-winning author, and elite carp angler, Ali Hamidi. Ali is the founder and CEO of One More Cast Ltd, a big dream that has become reality. Ali’s focus has been to create a brand with premium fishing tackle and outdoor products to cater for a…

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Design Thinking 101 31:53

2y ago31:53

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Harness the power of Design Thinking! A dynamic approach to problem-solving that promotes human-centricity, encourages creativity, and celebrates practicality. Join me as we explore: 🎯 The art of understanding user's needs ❓ The science of defining precise problems 🧠 The fun in brainstorming innovative solutions 📐 The creativity involved in designi…

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Creative Strategy with Brian Tam 43:48

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Idea Time podcast. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Brian Tam, a renowned creative strategist based in Lisbon. Brian is dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs globally innovate and grow. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect from this episode: Global Exper…

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Boardroom, with Patrick Dunne 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

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I’m joined by my special guest, Patrick Dunne, for an in-depth exploration of innovation and entrepreneurship in the boardroom. Patrick Dunne is an experienced Chair with extensive experience of working with boards in Europe, Asia and North America. Currently Chair of board consultancy Boardelta, the charities The EY Foundation and ESSA- Education …

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Mastering Growth Mindset and Lean Innovation 27:30

2+ y ago27:30

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In this week’s show, I'll explore the powerful synergy between growth mindset and lean innovation. I’ll share how to create a culture that fosters creativity, resilience, and efficiency, empowering your business to innovate effectively and stay ahead of the curve. Here’s what I’ll cover: Growth Mindset 🌱 The science behind growth mindset Key charac…

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Measuring Innovation – Analytics for Growth, New Products and Services 38:56

2+ y ago38:56

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In this episode, guest Amanda Webb of Spiderworking guides us on using Google Analytics and social media data for innovation and growth. She discusses the transition from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4, emphasizing its role in providing crucial insights into website visitors and their behavior. Amanda illustrates how to use these tools t…

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Confident Live! - video and presentations with special guest, Ian Anderson Gray 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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I’m excited to introduce special guest, Ian Anderson Gray, to my show this week. Ian helps us to gain confidence in front of the camera, improve communication skills and feel even better about live video and presenting in online meetings. Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is the host of the Confident Live Marketing Podc…

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Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation and Growth, with Dr. Joanna Berry, Durham University 35:21

2+ y ago35:21

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In this fascinating episode, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Joanna Berry, an esteemed professor at Durham University and a luminary in the field of entrepreneurship. Dr. Berry is not just an academic, but a seasoned entrepreneur who successfully transitioned from running her own business to developing the next generation of e…

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Data Pioneers: A Digital Innovation Case Study, with Simon Jefferson, Catsurveys 41:48

2+ y ago41:48

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Welcome to Data Pioneers: A Digital Innovation Case Study, featuring Simon Jefferson from Catsurveys! In this episode, we're shifting the spotlight from big brands to small and medium-sized B2B companies that are trailblazing their way to innovation success. Joining us today is Simon Jefferson, who will share how Catsurveys has masterfully introduc…

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How to Facilitate a Customer Journey Mapping Workshop 32:58

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Are you looking to enhance your organization's understanding of the customer perspective and provide a better customer experience? If yes, then a customer journey mapping workshop is just what you need. Int his podcast, I will guide you through the fundamentals of customer journey mapping, share how to facilitate a successful workshop, and create i…

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Lead Productive, Effective, and Fun Retrospective Meetings 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

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Lead Productive, Effective, and Fun Retrospective Meetings How are your retrospective, or ‘lessons learned’, meetings going? 🤔 Are they full of energy, actionable insights for your future projects, or have they become a bit stale and same-y? Are you even doing them at all? Or have they never even started or fallen by the wayside because everyone is…

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Lateral Thinking, Creativity and Leading Innovation with Paul Sloane 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

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20 times published author, international speaker and facilitator Paul Sloane is my guest on this episode of the Idea Time Innovation Podcast. Paul Sloane is an author and speaker on lateral thinking, creativity, and the leadership of innovation. He has written over 20 books on these subjects. The latest, published by Kogan Page, is Lateral Thinking…

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How to Build an Innovative Culture with Paul Slater 45:19

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Paul Slater from the change shed is today's podcast guest. Paul's an expert on change culture and transformation. In this episode we focus on how to build an innovative culture in your organisation. We talk about what an innovative culture is, what it means in practice, what it means for leaders, and speculate on the future of AI and its interactio…

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Harnessing AI, Technology and Innovation for Online Learning with Taryn Haynes-Smart 39:23

2+ y ago39:23

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This episode focuses on harnessing AI, technology, and innovation in online learning. I'm joined by Taryn Haynes-Smart, Head of Product Development at the Digital Campus in Johannesburg, South Africa. Taryn is a creative innovator who loves to use AI, technology, and innovation to create fantastic learning experiences for people participating in on…

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Knowledge Exchange and Innovation, with Amanda Selvaratnam, University of York 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

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In this podcast episode about knowledge exchange and innovation, I'm joined by my guest Amanda Selvaratnam, Associate Director of Research and Enterprise at the University of York in the UK. Key topics we cover are: What is Knowledge Exchange and why does it matter? Collaborative Learning: Strategies for Effective Knowledge Exchange From Theory to …

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How to Facilitate a Problem Solving Workshop 36:24

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Problems are simply the gaps between where you want your business to be and where it currently is. And of course, helping customers with their problems is what we are all in business to do. In innovation terms, some business problems are “messy”, that is, they are connected to other problems. Or they might be “wicked” problems, meaning they’re uncl…

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Facilitation Ideas for Your Goal Achievement Workshop 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

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Are you excited by your business goals for 2023? Have you got clear plans in place to achieve them, with contingencies mapped out in case other things get in the way? In this live episode I’ll be sharing evidence-based insights, tools, and approaches on how to facilitate a goal achievement workshop for your business, or a mini “retreat” if you’re w…

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Facilitation Ideas forYour High Performing Team Workshop 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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Are you thinking about working with your team to regroup, reset and refocus for a healthy, enjoyable, and high performing year ahead? In this episode, I share evidence-based insights, tools, and approaches for facilitating a High Performing Team Reset and Refocus Workshop. The definition of ‘High Performance’ I use is about achieving sustainably an…

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Plan Your Product and Service Portfolio 25:33

3y ago25:33

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How well are your products and services performing? When was the last time that you sat down and did a strategic review of your portfolio? For some businesses, it’s a regular, ongoing activity. They’re always on top of what’s working and spotting early signs that something needs to be tweaked or changed. In many cases, entrepreneurial leaders know …

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How to Facilitate a Mission, Vision and Values Workshop 29:47

3y ago29:47

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One of the members of my Idea Time for Workshop Facilitators Facebook Group asked me for some ideas for creative facilitation activities to use when working with groups to establish their Mission, Vision and Values. So, in this show I’ll share a toolkit that will help you to facilitate a super-successful Mission, Vision & Values Workshop for your t…

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Growth Hacking Sprints 22:52

3y ago22:52

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Have you considered a growth hacking sprint for your business? It could help you and your team achieve a flying start to the year ahead, in just a couple of hours. Growth hacking is an approach that helps businesses to scale by combining powerful data, technical expertise and marketing flair to find and test promising new ways of driving growth. It…

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What is eco innovation? 18:50

3+ y ago18:50

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"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” - Einstein It’s brilliant that so many businesses want to be part of the solution when it comes to combating climate change and protecting natural resources through improving day-to-day processes. And, as Einstein observed, new challenges call for new solutions. In …

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Influencing Skills for Innovation 25:01

3+ y ago25:01

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You don’t have to be a person of influence to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me. – Scott Adams In my day-to-day, I encounter so many great innovators who have what they think are brilliant ideas. However, some of them struggle to get these ideas across the lin…

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Deep Dive into Intrapreneurship 25:44

3+ y ago25:44

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I’ve always been fascinated by what makes some people innovative and enterprising – or intrapreneurial – at work, and why some people prefer to be more risk averse and focus on managing the day-to-day, rather than actively seeking to shape the future. Businesses need both, of course, to be successful. It was this sheer passion and joy for all thing…

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How to Facilitate a Goal Setting Workshop 22:29

3+ y ago22:29

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"Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction." — Kenichi Ohmae Setting meaningful, stretching but realistic goals is one of the keys to success in business innovation and growth. When individuals and teams collaborate to set goals, they create an environment where team members work towards a shared vision, collaborate an…

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2022 Trends – a Round Up for Innovators and Entrepreneurs 22:32

4y ago22:32

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Are you looking ahead yet to 2022? Now’s a good a time to start as any, and I’ve done a bit of the hard work for you. I’ve reviewed a range of the leading trends reports for 2022 and will be sharing my overview for innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders in this episode. Join me for a practical, evidence-based view of what’s likely to be imp…

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How to Power Up Your Innovation Mindset 18:28

4y ago18:28

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Do you want to put a ding in the universe? Steve Jobs did. And I think many of us want to, as well, in our own way. It doesn’t have to be a huge ding. Lots of smaller dings add up. As ding-making team members, innovators and leaders, we can all develop our innovation mindset to massively multiply the positive impact that we create. We can learn to …

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Collaborative Innovation 20:58

4y ago20:58

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Collaborative innovation happens when different organisations, or teams from the same organization, work in partnership to create new products, services or solutions. It can be a brilliant approach to solving big, important challenges that need diverse inputs, pooled resources, and shared learning. Collaborative innovation also has its ups and down…

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Innovation Strategy for Your Business 21:54

4y ago21:54

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I believe innovation is all about coming up with great, new ideas and using them to make a positive difference in the world. Of course, innovation has always been with us. Everything we use or enjoy today is the result of an innovation from someone, somewhere. But it feels like we have never needed innovation as much as we need it now: emerging fro…

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How do Innovation Sprints Work? 22:05

4y ago22:05

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How do innovation sprints, also known as design sprints, actually work? If you’ve not experienced one before, an innovation or design sprint is a short, focused, purposeful event designed to achieve solutions to a specific challenge or opportunity. Together your delegates from inside and often outside your organisation will collaborate to collectiv…

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Thought-leadership and Innovation. Creativity and Critical Thinking 23:12

4y ago23:12

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Wouldn’t it be fantastic if … …everyone in business felt inspired, confident and unapologetic enough to think independently, create more and regurgitate less? …people trusted in themselves and listened to their own intuition? …they consulted others, took on board different perspectives, and then came to their own conclusions, thinking creatively AN…

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How to Facilitate Group Dynamics in Workshops & Sprints 26:08

4y ago26:08

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People behave differently in groups than when they are on their own or one-to-one. This episode is a deep-dive into group dynamics for workshop facilitators. I’ll share some fascinating and useful insights into group dynamics that are invaluable for remote and in-person facilitation. Themes include: How our human need for social connection influenc…

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Strengths-focused Innovation, with Andy Jenkins 40:09

4y ago40:09

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Join me and my special guest, Andy Jenkins of MyLeadership Strengths, for this episode on strengths-focused innovation. Leading innovation in organisations brings great responsibility as well as opportunity. In Andy’s decades of work developing leaders, he’s seen a common response to that responsibility: leaders strive to be good at everything. Res…

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Guide to Psychological Safety and Teamwork for Innovators, Facilitators and Change Makers. 29:54

4y ago29:54

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Psychological safety is the key ingredient of high performing teams. It is defined as "a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes” (Professor Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School). This episode is a great guide to psychological safety for innovators, facilitators and change ma…

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Facilitating a Business Strategy Workshop 27:10

4y ago27:10

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In this episode, I share all the essential information you need to know to do a brilliant job of facilitating a business strategy workshop, either for the company you work for or for your clients. The tools, tips and techniques I share can be flexed for virtual / online, in-person and hybrid or blended meetings. I’ll help you to think through: The …

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A Guide to Hybrid Working 14:52

4y ago14:52

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Hybrid working, which is sometimes called “blended working”, is a form of flexible working that allows employees to split their time between attending the workplace and working remotely (usually from home). In the current climate, more and more teams are considering or doing hybrid working. This week’s episode is a guide to hybrid working – the ups…

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