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CREATE LASTING IMPACT
As a product and innovation leader, I help organisations building groundbreaking products and services to navigate the complexities of customer problems, disruptive technology, business models, and competitive pressures.
I develop teams the skills and tools to make meaningful progress. I help prepare businesses for whatever comes next and guide the development of an innovative culture, with happy and efficient teams.
I work with next-generation leaders, change-makers, lifelong learners and entrepreneurs who seek to have a lasting impact on the world via their work.
Over the past few months, I've poured my energy into a landscaping project in our front garden.
It's been a back-breaking labor of love, and it got me thinking about how gardens can serve as a great parallel to the business world. They demand focus, attention, and meticulous planning, and remain under constant threat (cue the weeds! đź‘Ž).
In today’s landscape, ideas and products evolve through various stages of maturity. The role of risk becomes a pivotal factor in shaping the trajectory of success. A portfolio business, housing a spectrum of concepts ranging from early-stage ideas to established market players, must navigate risk to strike a balance between innovation and stability.
Imagine this common scenario. The pursuit of the new and exciting takes precedence over the established operations. When this occurs, the cost is inevitable. It might manifest as a compromise in customer experience, a disruption of revenue streams, or even a faltering sales pipeline. The stark realisation—you must manage both facets of the business.
In this podcast, I talked with Jade Bennet from The Product Edge all about innovation and new product ideas.
How often in your life do you hear "Quality over quantity"? When it comes to creative pursuits, it is terrible advice! Instead, the inverse is true, quantity leads to quality.
Why?
The events of 2020 forced organisations worldwide to rethink their approach. Now more than ever innovation needs to be a priority for survival.