The future of work is changing. But over time organizations are building new competencies by growing different functions to impact long term development and professional impact. Today, the economy relies on colleges and universities to train students to be the next generation of workers with practical skill sets. Humber College is training the next generation of workers and positioning Ontario to meet the demands of the labor market now and into the future. Dr. Ginger Grant discusses how her organization is creating an innovation culture, increasing engagement, optimizing processes to boost productivity and retention.

What we cover in this episode:

01:50 Shifting culture in academics

09:30 What innovation management assessment uncovers

16:10 Polytechnic and innovation to solve community problems

19:50 Talent management

21:56 Global partnerships – work integrated learning

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What is “The Innovative Executive” Podcast?

Insightful conversation with business and thought leaders who share knowledge and stories about project selection and company growth. With a focus on Rethinking your business model, innovation and collaboration and leveraging technology. You’ll learn how to strengthen your innovation capabilities.

It’s no secret that technology is driving innovation in the gaming industry today. There are over approx. 3.1 billion gamers across the globe. The gaming industry has increased focus on not only for gamers, but for game developers and publishers. Investments are made around cloud gaming, subscription service and cross- platform play to enable access anytime, anywhere. To learn more about the gaming ecosystem, I spoke to Brian Cheney, former CIO of Nintendo Americas about how the gaming industry creates interactive user experience, global reach and the social and shared connections it generates. The gaming industry is so huge that the number of viewers actually exceed the number of online players. And it’s predicted that the gaming industry is going to overtake the movie and entertainment industry.

What we cover in this episode:

3:25 Did not see new markets with barriers but as requirements

6:40 Feedback from local perspectives

7:24 Corporate strategy – embrace your legacy and customer base that keeps up with your consumer

09:09 Gaming industry predictions and market trends around social content

11:23 Animal Crossing – ongoing engagement and longevity after 20 years

13:26 Innovation is a necessity in the gaming industry and creating a pipeline of products

14:32 Big I and small “i” Innovation, our organization supported both

17:50 Understand the user to create a better experience and not for new products

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Insightful conversation with business and thought leaders who share knowledge and stories about project selection and company growth. With a focus on Rethinking your business model, innovation and collaboration and leveraging technology. You’ll learn how to strengthen your innovation capabilities.

In today’s episode, I share Chapter 6 from my book - When You’re Not Innovating Enough- and What to Do About it. The chapter discusses the following:

• How bigger goals can create a culture that’s dynamic and full of energy.
• Innovations are natural outgrowth of experimentation and iteration.
• Focusing on radical innovation enables companies to stay ahead of competitors by anticipating what customers will want next.
• Innovation is not only a matter of survival but also necessary for sustainable growth.

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What is “The Innovative Executive” Podcast?

Insightful conversation with business and thought leaders who share knowledge and stories about project selection and company growth. With a focus on Rethinking your business model, innovation and collaboration and leveraging technology. You’ll learn how to strengthen your innovation capabilities.