What is Innovation?

Innovation is taking an idea and bringing it to the market :: Dr Britt Andreatta

Episode Summary

Episode 84 proudly welcomes Dr. Britt Andreatta, CEO, Brain Aware Training, former CLO of Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) , and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode they delve into the different aspects that make up innovation, including the importance of psychological safety. Dr. Britt's insights and expertise are truly invaluable. Tune in to learn more!

Episode Notes

Dr. Britt Andreatta  CEO, Brain Aware Training, former CLO of Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) , and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode Dr. Britt delves into the different aspects that make up innovation, including the importance of psychological safety. 

More about our guest:

Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-science based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses. She regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Britt is the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, and Wired to Connect. In 2021, she was named a Top 20 Learning Influencer and a Top 20 HR Influencer for Leadership Development and in 2022, a Top 10 Learning Influencer. You can learn more about her on her website, https://www.brittandreatta.com/

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Episode Guide:

1:29 - What is Innovation?
3:29 - Expounding 'work'
5:08 - Walking the talk: A sense of purpose
7:03 - Breaking down Incremental Innovation
9:20 - Insight driven innovation
10:49 - Technology-driven innovation
14:22 - Defining "viable"
16:08 - What isn't innovation?
17:30 - Flashes of insight
21:13 - Psychological safety in innovation
23:09 - Investing in innovation
25:48 - Viability: Innovation process and execution
28:43 - Life outside work
31:50 - Advice to innovators

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