The ESSENTIAL conditions for successful innovation with Dave Lewis of Mach49 | EP 12

12/06/2025 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
The ESSENTIAL conditions for successful innovation with Dave Lewis of Mach49 | EP 12

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Episode Synopsis

In this conversation, Dave Lewis discusses the essential elements of capability building for corporate innovation. He emphasizes the importance of clarity, commitment, and the right conditions for fostering innovation. The discussion covers the definitions of innovation and capability, the significance of creating safe learning environments, and the need for empathy in capability building. Additionally, the conversation highlights the distinction between organizational and individual capabilities, the importance of influencing skills, and the ongoing nature of capability development. Finally, the conversation touches on the challenges of measuring success in innovation efforts. The speakers delve into the intricacies of innovation and capability building within organizations. They emphasize the importance of setting clear milestones and metrics to track progress, the need for engagement throughout the innovation journey, and the value of interdisciplinary teams. The discussion also includes a unique analogy comparing innovation to surfing, highlighting the skills required to adapt and ride the waves of change. Finally, they outline the three C's of successful capability building: clarity, commitment, and conditions.Chapters00:00 The Three C's of Innovation Success04:58 Defining Innovation and Capability Building10:03 Creating Safe Spaces for Learning15:00 The Importance of People in Capability Building20:02 Organizational Capability vs. Individual Capability25:11 Measuring Success in Capability Building28:53 Milestones and Metrics in Innovation32:34 Engagement and Progress Tracking35:58 Building Interdisciplinary Teams38:04 The Surfing Analogy for Innovation48:30 The Three C's of Capability BuildingFind Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-lewis-jr/  Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bamboo-crowd/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NVE9AhSS5LGb6iepeZW3o To learn more about BTG: https://bambootalent.group/

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