https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/L3JL1wYnjx5zII6-9ZRomguesLKzo2vJtsKCyJ8ddFnDYH5UbjHU4gWFsDXK_JSG.h25D5X98MRf6Gj-z The post Minding London’s Gaps: How Places for London are Harnessing Innovation in Property appeared first on Studio Zao ..read more

 How Can We Bridge the Knowledge Exchange Gap Using Principles of Productive Innovation?  Discover how to apply key principles of productive innovation to make Knowledge Exchange in innovation more productive. The higher education sector has a rich history of research and development, at the heart of the UK and global technological, scientific and creative innovation. The University of Oxford’s development of the COVID-19 vaccine in collaboration with AstraZeneca, the estimated 4300 new start-up spin outs from Universities in 2019, and the 433 patents filed by leading UK universities ..read more

Defining Agile and the Strategic Business Value of Agile for the New Smoke-Free Products Division We helped Philip Morris International align senior leadership on what a meaningful Agile Transformation Strategy could mean for their Smoke Free Products division. Background As a new CEO took over in 2021, Philip Morris International doubled-down on its ambition of creating a “smoke-free future” through the creation of the Smoke-Free Products division (SFP). In this context, a new, more agile way of working was seen as a crucial enabler to innovating and achieving this vision.  B ..read more

Designed a New Operating Model for Pfizer’s UK Digital Healthcare Hub Background Pfizer is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. Pfizer UK had been successfully operating on of their innovation units, the Digital Healthcare Hub, for a number of years.  Brief Business priorities and conditions had changed following the COVID-19 pandemic, altering the landscape for focuses for the business and laying out questions around impact and return on investment. Pfizer asked us to help them align and co-design a refreshed version of the Digital Healthcare Hub that w ..read more

Designed a New Operating Model for Pfizer’s UK Digital Healthcare Hub Background Pfizer is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. Pfizer UK had been successfully operating on of their innovation units, the Digital Healthcare Hub, for a number of years.  Brief Business priorities and conditions had changed following the COVID-19 pandemic, altering the landscape for focuses for the business and laying out questions around impact and return on investment. Pfizer asked us to help them align and co-design a refreshed version of the Digital Healthcare Hub that w ..read more

Supporting the Development of a New Digital Learning Product for National Security and Policing We supported a national security policing body in the development of a digital learning product to help UK businesses to practice their readiness for security incidents. Context The Accelerated Capability Environment is a unit within the Homeland Security Group tackling public safety and security challenges arising from evolving digital and data technology. They commissioned us to support NaCTSO, a police hosted unit that supports the government’s counter terrorism strategy to develop a d ..read more

Delivering an Intrapreneurship business growth accelerator for SMEs in South London We designed and delivered an intrapreneurship business growth accelerator program for SMEs within South London collaborating with five London borough councils to create and promote new opportunities in the area through innovation. Background BIG (Business Innovation and Growth) is the South London Partnership initiative for boosting the South London economy through innovation-led economic growth. Brief BIG, led by Richmond Borough Council, commissioned us as the partner to design and deliver an intr ..read more

Instilled a Problem-Solving Culture at a Public Property Manager We helped a publicly-owned property and asset manager instil a problem-solving culture to help hit their ambitious strategic goals. Background Places for London (Places), Transport for London’s property arm previously known as TTLP, is crucial in shaping London’s urban future. Managing complex public property assets requires not just traditional methodologies, but innovative problem-solving approaches to overcome unique challenges and achieve broader commercial objectives. Brief With ambitious strategic goals and a co ..read more

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Why Networking Is One Of The Most Overlooked Intrapreneurship Skills When it comes to defining employees’ entrepreneurial mindset and tools, or intrapreneurship skills, within large, established organisations, two crucial elements very often overlooked are networking and stakeholder management.  Intrapreneurs are often defined as creative problem solvers, able to manage risk and navigate ambiguity, equipped with a resilient growth mindset and, finally, resourceful individuals able to move at a fast pace. However, some crucial intrapreneurship skills are very often overlooked: the a ..read more