Presenter
Edith Onderick-Harvey
•The big and small ideas that create innovation •The five drivers of innovation that any company can build into their culture •How to format meetings for innovation conversations
Key Takeaways
- 1.Innovation is a cultural attribute that can be cultivated in any organization, regardless of its age or size.
- 2.Organizational culture, not a single visionary leader, is the key to unlocking sustainable innovation.
- 3.There are five specific, essential drivers that spark and sustain a culture of innovation.
- 4.Even standard business meetings can be redesigned to become powerful engines for creative collaboration and problem-solving.
- 5.Translating innovative ideas into tangible realities requires a structured and intentional approach.
- 6.Leaders can foster innovation by identifying and strengthening the weakest cultural drivers on their teams.
The Innovation Imperative
In a rapidly changing business landscape, the need to innovate is constant and universal. Every organization, whether it's a century-old institution or a decade-old startup, must focus on "what's next" to maintain relevance and competitive advantage. The capacity to adapt and evolve isn't just for industry giants or tech startups; it's a critical function for any firm that wants to thrive.
Innovation is a Cultural Practice
This session, led by Edith Onderick-Harvey, dismantles the myth that groundbreaking ideas come only from singular, visionary leaders. Instead, it posits that true, sustainable innovation emerges from a deliberately cultivated organizational culture. The webinar explores the five key drivers that create an environment where new ideas are welcomed, developed, and implemented effectively, awakening the "sleeping giant" of innovation within any company.
The Five Key Drivers
The presentation provides a framework built on five essential drivers that spark and sustain innovation. Attendees will learn to identify which of these drivers are weakest within their own culture and discover practical strategies to strengthen them. This approach allows leaders to move from abstract concepts to tangible actions that produce results.
Transforming Meetings into Innovation Engines
One of the most practical applications discussed is the transformation of a common business activity: the meeting. The session demonstrates how to redesign meeting structures and purposes to move beyond status updates and toward creative collaboration. Leaders will learn methods to make meetings dynamic platforms for problem-solving and idea generation, turning a typically disliked event into a productive and engaging one.
Who Will Benefit From This Session?
This content is designed for a broad audience of leaders, managers, and team members across all sectors who are looking to:
- Build a more forward-thinking and adaptable workplace.
- Boost their organization's capacity for innovation.
- Improve the productivity and impact of team meetings.
- Learn practical steps to implement meaningful culture shifts.
This session addresses the persistent need for organizations, regardless of size or age, to continually evolve and embrace "what's next." It highlights that fostering innovation isn't exclusive to charismatic founders but arises from cultivating a specific organizational culture, even leveraging seemingly mundane activities like meetings.
What you'll learn
- The five essential drivers that spark innovation within any organizational setting.
- Strategies for translating innovative ideas into tangible realities.
- Methods to transform standard business meetings into dynamic platforms for innovation.
- How to build a culture where new ideas are welcomed, developed, and implemented.
Who this webinar is for
This content is designed for leaders, managers, and team members in organizations of all sizes and sectors, including those in long-established companies. It is particularly relevant for anyone looking to:
- Boost their company's innovative capacity.
- Improve the productivity and impact of team meetings.
- Cultivate a more forward-thinking and adaptable workplace.
- Understand practical steps to implement culture shifts.
Why it matters now
The imperative for innovation remains critical in today's rapidly changing global landscape. Organizations that fail to adapt and innovate risk obsolescence. This session provides timeless principles for nurturing an environment where new ideas can flourish, ensuring sustained relevance and competitive advantage. The ability to transform everyday activities, like meetings, into opportunities for progress is more vital than ever for efficient and effective innovation.
How leaders can apply this
Leaders can apply the insights from this session by first identifying which of the five drivers are weakest in their current organizational culture. Then, they should actively implement the practical strategies discussed, such as redesigning meeting structures and purposes to encourage creative collaboration and problem-solving. By consistently championing these drivers and demonstrating a commitment to innovative thinking, leaders can gradually transform their teams and organizations into more agile, future-focused entities. Edith Onderick-Harvey emphasizes a practical, actionable approach to awakening this 'sleeping giant' of innovation.
About this session
Key takeaways
Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Future Focused. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Edith Onderick-Harvey's direct experience.
Who this is for
CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for positive vision of future inside their organization.
Why it matters now
Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Future Focused.
How to apply it
Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.
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