March 24, 2022
In this Master Class replay, Jay Peters discusses the success factors that drive innovation; examined the keys to creating a “center of excellence”; and highlighted lessons from companies such as Lego, GlaxoSmithKline, and more.
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On Demand WebcastCenters of Excellence: How Companies Like LEGO, GlaxoSmithKline, and Bang & Olufsen Innovate- ArticleShould You Close Your Physical Innovation Lab and Open One in the Metaverse?March 11, 2022 | By Scott KirsnerA recent conversation among InnoLead members spent less time on brick-and-mortar innovation labs — and more time discussing the possibilities of bringing people together for meetings and collaboration in virtual reality, and some of the training and support hassles that produces.
- ArticleInside Inspire Brands’ Ghost Kitchen and Innovation CenterFebruary 3, 2022 | By Kate PriddyJust a year after opening its innovation center, Inspire Brands — owner of Arby’s, Sonic, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings — launched the first multibrand “ghost kitchen” in Atlanta. InnoLead spoke with Vans Nelson, VP of Restaurant Operations, Innovation, and Profitability, about staying ahead of tech trends in...
- ArticleEntergy VP on Driving Sustainability and Running an Innovation LabFebruary 2, 2022 | By Alexander MacDougallMichael Cross explains how Entergy’s KeyString Labs is set up; the need to start with concrete, near-term results; and how his team stays close to customer needs.
- ArticlePerkins School for the Blind CEO on Why the S-Curve Matters for NonprofitsJanuary 6, 2022 | By Alexander MacDougallThe CEO of the Boston-based nonprofit Power talks about customer-centricity; how it seeks to connect tech companies with visually-impaired users; and the importance of understanding the S-curve as you make the case for continued innovation.
- ArticleInside ESPN’s New Virtual Innovation CenterSeptember 28, 2021 | By Collin RobisheauxIn its 42-year history, ESPN has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and technology in the sports realm — from cable television to TikTok. Here’s what they’re hoping to achieve with a new virtual innovation center.
- VideoThe Year of Athleisure, with Lululemon’s Chief Science OfficerMarch 24, 2021 | By Kaitlin MillikenLululemon’s Chief Science Officer, Tom Waller shares why 2020 created lines out of their store doors and how the retailer keeps customers close when building new products.
- ArticleTips From Capital One on Running Virtual HackathonsJanuary 29, 2021 | By Lilly MilmanPlanning a virtual hackathon is much different than an in-person one, according to Jennifer Lopez of Capital One. She shares how her team worked to bring serendipity back with its virtual hackathons…
- ArticleFive Snacking Trends that Guide Innovation at HostessJanuary 12, 2021 | By Kaitlin MillikenHostess Brands’ new Vice President of Growth and Innovation, Tina Lambert, shares five trends in snacking and how Hostess measures success…
- ArticleHow The Washington Post Created Tools to Cover Elections in 2020January 7, 2021 | By Lilly MilmanIn order to accurately cover an election pivotal to the country’s history, The Washington Post spent a year testing an election mapping tool and built a lead locator. Here’s how they did it.
- ArticleHow Are Innovation Labs in Silicon Valley Changing?October 14, 2020Paul Campbell, formerly of W.L. Gore, offers his take on how innovators should pivot their innovation labs during the pandemic.
- ArticleDo Companies Still Need a Headquarters?October 2, 2020In this new era of the online workforce, corporate office space is becoming a scalable, adaptive service. ”Even the most conservative business leaders have started to realize that a distributed, online workforce is both feasible and appealing,” writes product architect and author George Krasadakis.
- ArticleHow Ocean Spray Launched Three New Brands During a PandemicSeptember 15, 2020 | By Lilly MilmanOcean Spray is pivoting to health and wellness. Chief Innovation Officer Rizal Hamdallah explains how they launched three new brands amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
ArticleWhy COVID-19 Is Accelerating the Adoption of 5G TechnologyAugust 28, 2020 | By Lilly Milman, Scott KirsnerChristian Guirnalda, Director of 5G Labs and Innovation Centers, explains how Verizon is finding new use cases for their emerging 5G technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.- ArticleMercedes Lays Off Staff at Innovation Centers, Seeks Outside PartnersJuly 28, 2020 | By Scott KirsnerDaimler AG, the German company that makes Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Daimler trucks, has laid off more than 100 staffers at its Lab1886 innovation centers around the world…
- On Demand WebcastHow AARP is Pivoting Innovation in 2020 and Investing in StartupsJune 26, 2020 | By Kaitlin MillikenAt Innovation Leader’s recent online event for nonprofit organizations, Andy Miller of AARP discussed how his team helps build an innovative culture that permeates the organization — and how they’re making new investments in startups.
- On Demand WebcastPulling Back the Curtain on Disney’s Storied Imagineering DepartmentJune 24, 2020What can you learn from the creative cultures of Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar? Leslie Iwerks, a documentary filmmaker, has made films about both organizations. She shares what she observed in this replay of “One Quick Thing.” Iwerks is joined on the show by two unnanounced guests: her father, Don Iwerks, who...
- ArticlePanasonic on Entertainment’s Immersive & More Personalized FutureJune 10, 2020 | By Lilly MilmanTwo leaders of the Panasonic Hollywood Lab predict how entertainment will become even more personalized in a post-COVID world. They also discuss environments that promote healing and relaxation.
- PodcastHow AARP Keeps the 50+ Market at the Center of InnovationJune 9, 2020How does AARP use innovation to empower people as they age? Vice President of Product and Startup Engagement Rick Robinson explains…
- PodcastRunning High-Performance Innovation LabsMay 19, 2020 | By Kaitlin MillikenHow have innovation labs shifted during this period of remote work? What sets labs up for success? Linda Elkins, Chief Technical Officer of W.L. Gore’s Silicon Valley Innovation Center, shares.
