Kristin von Donop - Corporate Innovation Support

Navigating Corporate Innovation: Building Leadership Movements with Kristin Von Donop.

In this episode of 'The Corporate Explorer,' Aiden interviews Kristin Von Donop, co-author of 'The Corporate Explorer Field Book,' discussing the intricacies of fostering innovation within large corporations like IBM.

Delving into the challenges corporate explorers face, the conversation highlights how resistance to change is natural but not insurmountable. By enrolling others, engaging communities, and strategically addressing resistance, new ventures can thrive. Key insights include leveraging allies, advocates, ambassadors, and angels for sustainable leadership movements, as well as understanding the human dynamics in organizational change.

Sponsored by Wazoku, provider of software solutions for innovation ecosystems.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 

00:37 Overview of the Chapter and Guest Introduction

02:21 Challenges of Implementing Change

03:31 Building a Leadership Movement

07:47 Case Studies and Real-World Examples 

14:23 Engaging the Community and Overcoming Resistance

29:39 Final Thoughts and Conclusion