Sustainability and Innovation Manager, Fresh Vertical Farm

Food Product Development

In this session, we explored how Stage Gate product innovation can align with The Six' I's® and discussed food product development and sustainability as a demand state for driving innovation. Simon has been involved in product development and innovation in the food industry for over 25 years, with organisations such as Marks and Spencer, Innocent Drinks and Waitrose.

Innovation Philosopher and Founder of the Innovation Leadership Forum

Design Thinking

In this conversation, we explored Bettina's career, through her books as an author, thinker, and philosopher, and the importance of Design Thinking and its role in innovation. We also explored the importance of diversity and collaboration and how middle managers can play a role in evaluating innovative ideas.

Head of Talent, and Learning at The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Leading Innovation in HR

In this conversation, Steven shared the challenges of building hybrid workforces that can innovate together across geographies and time zones, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talked about the importance of HR in leading innovation to support strategic goals and stories of how he encouraged innovation in his role at Edgewell.

Founder of MT Management

Innovation in Oman

In this conversation, Dr Maryam shared with us the innovation scene and experience in Oman and why it is critical for leadership and management to embed innovation into their corporate DNA, especially in the Oman and GCC markets to achieve Oman's 2040 Vision.

Founder of Fractional Fusion - FZCO | Innovation Strategist | ex J&J, Kenvue 

Breaking the Silos

In this conversation, we explored how to empower organisations to build a culture of inclusive innovation, and how to drive impact across the entire innovation lifecycle. How can we unlock the hidden innovation potential beyond core departments like R&D, marketing & product management to enable every individual to foster a culture of growth?

Andrew Stanton - Strategic IP Intelligence Professional and Convenor for the ISO Technical Committee Working Group responsible for the Innovation Management System standards

ISO 56001 

In this conversation, we explored the relationship between the apparently opposed worlds of Innovation and  and Standards. Is the recent publication of ISO56001, the first international requirements standard for the Innovation Management System, a game-changer for the professionalisation of innovation? 

Co-Founder of Clan Alchemy

Embedding innovation into your corporate DNA

In this conversation we explored what are PURPOSE, VISION and MISSION and why they are important and how leadership, robust values and behaviours are the cornerstone of cultural change and creating an environment where innovation can thrive. Neil shared his experience of working in the corporate research world and also drew insights from his work as an NLP Master Practitioner. 

Nutritionist, IFCNP, Health Coach, Pilates Specialist 

From Corporate Wellness to
Entrepreneurship, Nutrigenetics and Beyond

In this conversation, we explored health, wellness and entrepreneurship and how The Six 'I's® can help entrepreneurs and solo-preneurs can make a difference in the world with their ideas. We also explored the latest developments in nutrigenetics.

Innovation Training and Development Manager, Birla Carbon

Share the Idea - How to Engage and Motivate a Diverse Workforce to Innovate 

In this conversation we explored practical tactics and strategies for creating a culture where innovation can flourish; different models for engaging a global workforce, the role of leadership and how to build a global innovation team across roles, functions and geographies.