"Identify your most important problems as an organization, and then think whether you have a way to address them. That's the sweet spot where you should concentrate your strategy on." In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler, a strategic management expert and Professor of Strategy from the Warwick Business School. Together with Christian, we delve into the concept of "Open Innovation" exploring how businesses can democratize strategic planning by involving a broader range of voices within the organization. Christian shares insights and experiences from his book ..read more

„Foresight ist etwas, das man kontinuierlich betreiben sollte und nicht erst im Krisenmodus. Wenn ich mich kontinuierlich mit der Zukunft beschäftige, dann werde ich in der Regel auch nicht so oft überrascht und kann die eine oder andere Sache viel schneller umsetzen in der Organisation oder vielleicht eine Strategie anpassen.“ In dieser Folge haben wir wieder mal gleich 2 spannende Gäste bei uns: Carolin Šalé und Steffen Kuhn, zwei herausragende Experten im Bereich Strategic Design, Innovation Management und Foresight von Detecon Consulting.  Gemeinsam mit Caro und Steffen erkunden wir d ..read more

"The future is always important but never urgent". In this episode, we step into the world of foresight and future studies by introducing you to Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. We kick things off with a glimpse into what the institute is all about, setting the stage for an exploration of how the field of future studies can be a guiding compass for both organizations and societies. Together with Dasha, we dive deep into the intricacies of navigating today's complex global challenges and rapid technological advances, all while considering the central ..read more

"Even more important than looking at the snacking industry is looking outside the box to see what is changing in consumer behavior, but also to see how certain trends complete the bigger picture." In this episode, we welcome Barbara Schandl from Mondelēz International. With more than 25 years of experience in consumer research and marketing at a global level, Barbara has become a true expert in consumer research. In her current role as Insights & Strategy Lead SnackFuture Ventures, Barbara shares with us her insights into the ever-changing landscape of the snack industry, revealing how Mo ..read more

“Make sure you actually solve the problem and make sure you know your audience. By that I mean know who's your champion inside the organization.” In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management at DB Schenker, co-author, and lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Together with Ronja, we dive into the world of venture clienting and explore how DB Schenker has embraced venture clienting, moving from 'push' to 'pull' and transforming its relationships with partners. Ronja also shares insights on how to ensure pilots deliver t ..read more

“There is an appetite for XR experiences to break out of just entertainment. So there is a real chance for XR to make it into our daily lives. It can really break the mold of the mundane routines that we do by making it really more convenient for us.” In this episode we welcome Jana Uthayakumar, Global Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead from the Ericsson ConsumerLab. With his unique blend of expertise in foresight, data, and analytics Jana provides insights into Extended Reality (XR) and Augmented Reality (AR), offering a glimpse into the next 3-5 years in this space. We explore the transiti ..read more

“When building a community make sure that you really understand for whom you are building it, what is it for and what will be the benefit both for the business and most importantly, for the community itself, because without people, you don't have community.” In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Justyna Baber, Innovation Community Leader at the world-famous Swedish furniture store IKEA. Justyna's passion for bringing people together and the need within the organization to unite people and projects around innovation was the basis for the creation of the IKEA Innovation Community. Join us ..read more

“We're at a position where it's so early that anyone who gets involved in the spatial computing area/ the metaverse area has the opportunity to shape the way it develops. It's a super exciting time.” In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Leslie Shannon, a Silicon Valley-based “novophiliac” and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting at Nokia. Drawing from her extensive knowledge and passion, Leslie discusses with us the potential and future of spatial computing - often better known as the metaverse.  She also unpacks the revolutionary capabilities of virtual, augmented, and mixed re ..read more

“In fact, I believe there is not a lack of innovative ideas out there, but a lack of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.” Get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome PJ Mistry from Unilever. PJ is one of the driving forces behind the TRANSFORM program. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as we learn how TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, and EY combines grant funding, business insight, and research, in advancing the development of innovative business models to help solve global challenges. We also explore ..read more

Wie sieht die Luftfahrt von morgen aus? Sind Luft-Taxis das neue urbane Fortbewegungsmittel der Zukunft? Und welche Rolle spielt bei der Entwicklung neuer Technologien die globale Erwärmung? Gemeinsam mit Sven Taubert versuchen wir Antworten auf all diese Fragen zu bekommen und erhalten dabei einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise von Sven und seinem Team im Bereich Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence der Lufthansa Technik. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innovation-rockstars/message ..read more