2. Kyle Basler-Reeder, ExxonMobil - How to Unlock the Power of the Global Crowd - Part 1
Manage episode 429150279 series 3582005
This podcast over two parts digs into how Kyle designed, built, and now leads ExxonMobil's corporate wide open innovation program, building a high impact capability from a standing start in less than eighteen months, helping teams across the company to solve some of the most challenging problems and explore new opportunity generation strategies, leveraging external resources. This innovative approach is highlighted in Wazoku's article, showcasing the strategic implementation and success of the program. In the first episode, we dig into the background and foundations for success. In part two, we dig into lessons learned, scaling, and so much more.
Brought to you by The Infinite Loop – Where Ideas Evolve, Knowledge Flows, and Innovation Never Stops.
Connect with Simon and Kyle on LinkedIn:
Simon Hill, CEO & founder, Wazoku
Kyle Basler- Reeder, Open Innovation Leader, Exxon Mobil
Chapters
1. Introduction to Total Innovation Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Guest Introduction: Kyle Basler Reeder from ExxonMobil (00:00:51)
3. Kyle's Journey from Geophysicist to Open Innovation Leader (00:01:38)
4. Foundations of ExxonMobil's Open Innovation Program (00:02:55)
5. Defining Open Innovation at ExxonMobil (00:08:10)
6. Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Open Innovation (00:11:37)
7. Building Internal Support and Overcoming Resistance (00:19:12)
8. Forming Key Partnerships and Collaborations (00:21:36)
9. Scaling Open Innovation: Lessons and Successes (00:23:58)
10. Conclusion and Preview of Part Two (00:28:07)
31 episodes