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The Innovation Show

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  • A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious. Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt to and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.
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  • From Postage to Paradigm Shift with Michael J. Critelli
    Mar 27 2024

    Navigating Change and Reinvention: A Conversation with Michael J. Critelli

    In this in-depth conversation, former CEO and Chairman of Pitney Bowes, Michael J. Critelli, shares insights on leading a company through periods of significant change and market disruption. Starting with a historical overview of Pitney Bowes’ evolution from a mail processing business to embracing global markets and adjacent market opportunities, Critelli discusses strategic thinking, the importance of innovation, and the necessity of constantly adapting business strategies. He highlights the challenges of competing with government and quasi-government entities, the importance of exiting markets strategically, and the need to centralize operations to stay competitive. The conversation also touches on the value of salespeople as 'human sensors' in identifying opportunities, the importance of R&D investment, understanding customer-driven value, and the role of leadership in navigating change. Critelli’s journey offers valuable lessons on staying relevant in evolving markets and the continuous rebalancing of organizational focus and resources.

    00:00 Opening Remarks and Introduction to Today's Episode
    01:55 The Evolution of Pitney Bowes: Adapting to Change
    03:43 Insights and Strategies from Michael J. Critelli
    07:40 Reframing Competition and Embracing New Opportunities
    12:45 Navigating the Complexities of Global Postal Services
    20:35 The Art of Entering and Exiting Markets Strategically
    36:43 Cultural Transformation and Organizational Change
    45:25 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More

    Find Mike here: https://www.mikecritelli.com

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    47 mins
  • Trails Less Travelled: Innovation Lessons from former CEO and Chairman of Pitney Bowes, Michael Critelli Part 1
    Mar 20 2024

    In this episode of 'The Innovation Show,' host Aidan McCullen sits down with the former chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes, Michael Critelli.

    Through a deep dive into Critelli’s career, we explore his penchant for the road less traveled, his transformative leadership at Pitney Bowes, and his insights on innovation, strategy, and foresight. From humble beginnings to leading a staple communications company through times of intense change, including the internet era, 9/11, and the recession, Critelli shares lessons on valuing potential over qualifications, listening to dissent, and the importance of constant adaptation in business and life.

    00:00 Early Career and Joining Pitney Bowes

    01:40 Climbing the Ladder: From Legal to Leadership

    04:28 Reinventing Pitney Bowes: A Tale of Transformative Change

    07:09 Embracing Agile Strategy: Lessons from the Front Lines

    13:51 The Power of Listening and Adapting in Leadership

    42:39 The Importance of Vision and Courage in Decision-Making

    44:47 Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning and Innovation

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    47 mins
  • Challenge-Driven Innovation with Bea Schofield
    Mar 15 2024

    This episode of the Corporate Explorer series features a discussion with Bea Schofield, a specialist in Challenge-Driven Innovation (CDI), and various co-authors of the 'Corporate Explorer Field Book'.

    The podcast, supported by Wazoku, delves into how large organisations can foster innovation through a sustainable ecosystem using 'Connected Collective Intelligence'. The conversation focuses on the principles of CDI, detailing a framework dubbed 'LASSO' for crafting effective challenges that stimulate creative solutions. It underscores the importance of setting clear boundaries to fuel creativity, ensuring challenges are actionable and specific, and aligning them with strategic goals to facilitate ownership and support within the organisation. The episode also covers strategic challenge framing, stakeholder engagement, solution evaluation, and prioritisation, offering insights into blending creativity with systematic processes for corporate innovation. Bea Schofield shares her perspective on the role of corporate innovators and the necessity of balancing ideation with execution to drive meaningful organisational change.

    00:00 Welcome to the Corporate Explorer Series: Launching the Field Book

    00:15 Introducing Wazoku: Powering Sustainable Innovation

    01:07 Diving Into the World of CDI with Bea Schofield

    03:59 Exploring the LASSO Framework for Effective Challenges

    07:44 The Importance of Support and Ownership in Innovation

    17:19 Navigating Corporate Innovation: Strategies and Tools

    20:41 Selecting the Right Channels for Innovation Challenges

    21:58 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Bea Schofield

    Corporate Explorer Series, Innovation Ecosystems, CDI (Challenge Driven Innovation), Connected Collective Intelligence, Ideation Process, Challenge Design, LASSO Framework, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Corporate Innovation

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    22 mins

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