Thread by @tleam

#PTW19 #Intro19 - “The Next Big Idea: Approaches to Innovation in the Corporate & Startup Worlds” with @PhilaEnergyGal, @pfilbert, @nyla316, Matt Gillian, Ebony Lee, @katherinemerton

#PTW19 #Intro19 - Question regarding moving fast and dealing with bureaucracy in large corps. Big orgs will focus on maintaining growth and protecting brand. By segregating some innovation work within a big org we can focus on exploring and learning.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - "In a crisis you have to throw out all the rules. It's one of the best places to innovate"

Fun fact: during a yellow fever outbreak in Philly we stood up completely new methods of managing our water system.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - At Johnson & Johnson "JPods" are established in innovation hubs around the world to connect with start-ups.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - Large companies focusing on stability does not mean that they are opposed to innovation.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - Innovating in a large org requires the innovators to bring everyone along for the ride. Change management and engagement from the get-go helps pave the way.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - Quantifying success of innovation practices is critical. Getting KPIs right and communicating them is critical to maintaining a focus on building new and innovative products.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - rotations through innovation centers provide a great opportunity to build organizational expertise in methodologies used to build new products. This then helps the broader org become more lean and experimental in building their product.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - What are large companies looking for in employees working in innovation studios?

An innovation team requires people who can collaborate, think, solve problems, have a high EQ, are resilient (be ready to hear "no" a lot!), listen, and have empathy.

#PTW19 #Intro19 - How do we bring front-line employee ideas in innovation studios?

One great idea is to have leaders actually pitch ideas to the employees that a solution will impact first and gather feedback. Involve the front-line in the solutioning and brainstorming!

#PTW19 #Intro19 - How do you find candidates that have all the ideal qualities when things like "resiliency" aren't going to show up on a resume?

Look for starters, finishers and fixers! Innovators will call out what they've created/led & when they've fixed a messy situation