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Article The Corporate Blueprint that Helped Make Oshkosh a Sustainability Leader
June 6, 2022 | By Christa Avampato, Contributing Writer
Vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Corp. offers a model for companies that want to understand how to set up a sustainability practice. For the third consecutive year, Oshkosh has been named to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) and has been recognized as a Barron’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies. We talk to...
Article Three Traits that Make Sustainability Leaders Successful
June 2, 2022 | By Christa Avampato, Contributing Writer
Effective sustainability requires multifaceted, open innovation, says Professor Ashley George. As President and Founder of the nonprofit Tech for Good, George shares three key traits that make business leaders successful at building a sustainable practice.
Article DuPont’s Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Talks Metrics
May 26, 2022
In an excerpt from the new book Innovation Accounting, authors Dan Toma and Esther Gons talk with DuPont’s Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer about the intricacies of measuring innovation progress.
Thought Leadership Sustainability is a Must: It’s Time for More Meaningful Innovation
May 24, 2022 | By Ludwig Melik, HYPE Innovation
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns rise, there is renewed impetus to adopt foundational, long-lasting practices that are consistent with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ludwig Melik lays out a path for progress.
Article How $1.5 Billion Materion Set Up Sustainability Governance and Reporting
May 10, 2022 | By Christa Avampato
The reporting structure of Materion’s six-member sustainability team was set up with the intention of embedding sustainability into company’s strategic planning, decision-making, and core operations. We talk to Jon Newton, the Cleveland company’s Global Director of Sustainability.
Article How to Make Ethnographic Interviewing Your Superpower: 5 Tips
May 9, 2022 | By Matt Mueller, Contributing Columnist
Learning how to do ethnographic interviews takes a lot of practice — and time. But if you are eager to learn more about what customers say vesus what they actually do, here are five tips to help you get started, from contributing columnist Matt Mueller.
Article Beneath the Buzz: What are Venture Studios and Builders, and How Do They Work with Corporates?
May 4, 2022
A growing number of big company leaders like the idea of hiring a firm like this to help them develop that elusive “next big thing.” But it’s a confusing landscape. There are hundreds of organizations of different shapes, sizes, and capabilities that call themselves venture studios, or say that they...
Article At Enviva Biomass, Focusing on Four Goals to Achieve Net-Zero by 2030
May 4, 2022 | By Christa Avampato
Founded in 2004, Eniva Biomass set out to create a renewable, low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. It is now the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, used to generate heat and electricity. Its goal: operating as a net-zero emissions company by 2030. We talk to Kim DuBose, Director of Commerce...
Article The 9 Myths of Measuring Innovation
April 26, 2022
In the new book Innovation Accounting, authors Dan Toma and Esther Gons lay out nine of the common innovation myths of measuring innovation.
Article How AT&T is Setting Sustainability ‘Stretch’ Goals and Driving Progress
April 22, 2022 | By Christa Avampato
AT&T is not waiting on government regulation to make its sustainability goals and reporting transparent. Shannon Carroll, AT&T’s Assistant Vice President of Global Environmental Sustainability, shares his advice for companies that want to jumpstart their sustainability efforts or enhance their existing work.
On Demand Webcast Ideas Aren’t Enough. What’s Your Innovation ROI?
April 12, 2022
In this Master Class replay, Suzan Briganti and Mary Ann Bianco of Swarm Vision discuss the importance of delivering measurable results through innovation and examine the mindsets of consistently successful innovators around the world.
Article How to Change an Innovation Skeptic’s Mind
March 30, 2022 | By Matt Mueller, Contributing Columnist
While it’s tempting to ignore skeptics, they can improve your idea if they feel included from the beginning. Innovation strategist Matt Mueller shares a techique to help shift perspectives and propel innovation foward.
Podcast Podcast: Who are the Unsung Persistent Innovators?
March 22, 2022 | By Collin Robisheaux
In this bonus episode of the Persistent Innovators miniseries, InnoLead covers six more persistent innovators in various industries – including food and beverage, manufacturing, and telecom.
Article Member Spotlight: Joshua Kreger, Pinnacol Assurance
March 9, 2022 | By Kate Katz
Joshua Kreger is Director of Safety Innovation and Strategy at Colorado-based Pinnacol Assurance, which provides worker’s compensation insurance. We spoke with him about the software he uses, and the need for radical candor, as part of our IL Member Spotlight series.
Video New Book: What It Takes to Succeed as a ‘Corporate Explorer’
March 7, 2022 | By Collin Robisheaux
Veteran corporate innovator Russell Rogers talks with two of the authors of the new book Corporate Explorer, about metrics, C-level support, and whether there is a “right” number of ideas to collect and cultivate. Includes a PDF excerpt from the book.
Podcast Podcast: What Makes Novartis a Persistent Innovator?
February 25, 2022 | By Wade Roush
In the fourth and final episode of the “Persistent Innovators” miniseries, Wade Roush dives into Novartis, the Switzerland-based healthcare company, to explore how long-term innovation can thrive in the world of pharmaceuticals.
Article 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Corporate Innovation Scaffolding
February 21, 2022 | By Mohan Nair, Contributing Columnist and Founder/CEO of Emerge Inc.
”You know you’re in trouble when, instead of displaying the fire within, you fear being fired,” writes Mohan Nair. In his latest column for corporate innovators, Nair offers five key insights to build an effective scaffold in any industry.
Article Exclusive Interview with NASCAR’s Chief Innovation Officer
February 17, 2022 | By Collin Robisheaux
To shed light on how NASCAR stays connected with fans — and how it explores the potential of new technologies — we spoke with Craig Neeb, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. He says that delivering concrete results requires strong relationships with leadership, openness to the startup world, and an acute...
Podcast Podcast: What Makes LEGO a Persistent Innovator?
February 14, 2022 | By Wade Roush
Through the power of the simple, yet famous, LEGO brick, the LEGO company built an international phenomenon that includes theme parks, hundreds of storefronts, and a feature film franchise. However– the path to LEGO’s success wasn’t always so linear. In the latest installment of the “Persistent Innovators” miniseries, Wade Roush...
Article Member Spotlight: Claire Johnsen, Hallmark Care Homes & Savista Developments
February 11, 2022 | By Kate Katz
Claire Johnsen is Head of Innovation of Hallmark Care Homes and Savista Developments, a family-run company that operates 19 eldercare facilities in the UK. We spoke with Johnsen as part of our IL Member Spotlight series, which profiles our members.