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How a dual mindset supports innovation with Alex Adamopoulos

Written by Sopheon | March 18, 2024

In this week's episode, I had the privilege of diving into the world of innovation and product development with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn. With a focus on improving the way people and companies work, Alex has extensive expertise in helping organizations navigate the complexities of transformation and innovation. Emergn has a 15-year history of successful case studies, making them a valuable resource for companies seeking to enhance their innovation processes.

Alex Adamopoulos is a visionary leader and innovator, with a strong track record of helping companies accelerate their ability to execute and deliver successful products and services. With a global business perspective and a passion for removing the barriers to innovation, Alex's insights are invaluable for any organization striving to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing business landscape.

"One of the key challenges in innovation is the disconnect between innovation management and product management."                            - Alex Adamopoulos

Today on Innovation Talks:

  • The common struggle of large corporations in managing and executing transformation programs, resulting in transformation fatigue and a 70% to 75% failure rate
  • The concept of the "dual mindset" and its impact on organizations, focusing on the disconnect between innovation management and product management.
  • The challenge of uncertainty and the growing trend towards making organizations future-proof through an experimental portfolio of potential products and value propositions.
  • The critical role of leadership in driving successful innovation, emphasizing the need to embrace risk and failure while maintaining operational discipline.
  • Necessary operating models for successful innovation and the importance of evolving from a project-led into a product-led organization.
  • Case studies and examples of success

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