How Corporate Leaders can Unlock Innovation w/ Robyn Bolton | EP 8

In this conversation, Robin Bolton discusses the challenges and strategies of corporate innovation, emphasizing the importance of leadership, the need for a structured approach, and the significance of understanding the growth gap. She introduces the concept of the Innovation ABCs, which focuses on architecture, leadership behaviors, and culture, and highlights the necessity of executive sponsors in fostering innovation within organizations. 
The speakers delve into the intricacies of innovation within organizations, emphasizing the importance of executive sponsorship, team dynamics, and the critical role of people over processes. They discuss how effective leadership can protect and empower innovation teams, the necessity of psychological safety, and the value of shared values in fostering collaboration. 

The conversation also highlights the significance of quick wins and organizational clarity in driving innovation, ultimately leading to a legacy of impactful behaviors within the company.

Chapters:
00:00 The Reality of Corporate Innovation
02:49 Understanding Leadership in Innovation
05:52 The Structure of Innovation Leadership
09:00 The Three-Year Innovation Strategy
11:51 The Innovation ABCs
14:56 Defining the Playground for Innovation
17:53 Measuring Innovation Success
21:03 Decision-Making in Innovation
23:53 The Role of Executive Sponsors
27:46 The Role of Executive Sponsors in Innovation
30:44 People Over Process: The Heart of Innovation
34:18 Team Dynamics: Building a Unified Vision
37:12 The Importance of Psychological Safety
40:45 Invisible Leadership: Protecting the Innovation Team
44:21 Quick Wins and Organizational Clarity
49:24 Leaving a Legacy: Innovation Behaviors that Matter

Find Robyn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/ 
Check out Robyn’s book, Unlocking Innovation: https://www.milezero.io/book/ 

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​​About The Faces of Innovation: This podcast is dedicated to speaking to leaders across the innovation ecosystem, from Venture Builders to Chief Innovation Officers.