2023 review and Paul’s predictions for 2024 with Emma Hughes

In this week's discussion, we unwrap the highlights and insights of the innovation landscape as it stood in 2023 and glance toward predicting what 2024 might hold. Leveraging past episodes, my guest and co-producer of Innovation Talks, Emma Hughes, and I delve into the year's prominent themes and reflect on the knowledge shared by our inspirational guests.

Keenly observing the wave of innovation sweeping across various industries, co-producer Emma can distill complex topics into relatable stories. Her insights have enriched our conversations on air, helping to uncover the deeper narratives woven into the fabric of technological advancement and organizational change.

"It's fascinating to see how our conversations have not only charted the course of innovation
 but also mirrored my own learning journey." ~ Emma Hughes

Today on Innovation Talks:

• Acknowledging the growing sophistication of innovation as a business discipline: Paul and Emma recognize how companies have started to view innovation as a core component of their strategic arsenal.
• The humanization of the workplace: Emma emphasizes cultural change in valuing the human side, especially after the pandemic's impact.
• The evolving role of product managers: According to Paul, product managers are being called to step into more strategic roles, which require strong leadership support.
• The power of storytelling in innovation frameworks: Appreciation for powerful storytelling, as demonstrated by our guests, continues to shape the understanding and implementation of innovation strategies.
• The potential and pitfalls of AI: Our dialogue explores the cautious implementation of AI in products and content creation, underlining the risks and opportunities this technology presents.
• The value of authentic engagement: I share my joy in the art of natural conversation with guests, shedding light on the essence of genuine dialogue.
• Crafting episodes grounded in passion and expertise: Emma and I ponder how our guests' enthusiasm transforms the educational experience for our audience.
• Strategic foresight in anticipation of tomorrow: my take on where the industry might head in 2024 and beyond.

Resources mentioned:

• How to Make Innovative Thinking Your Competitive Advantage with Carla Johnson
  
• Fearless Transformation: Revolutionizing B2B Services for Profitable Productization with Eisha Armstrong
  
• Insights from an AI Product Manager with William Mulholland
  
• April Dunford's Positioning Show podcast

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