Mastering Implementation: Insights from the Implementers Podcast
A structured program based on the Implementers podcast, focusing on the practical application of innovative leadership and customer-centric strategies for successful implementation. This program emphasizes the dual engines of execution and innovation within organizations, incorporating behavioral science principles for sustained behavioral change and addressing potential psychological challenges.
Program Modules
Understanding the Two Engines of Business
Learn about the execution engine (daily operations) and the innovation engine (future-focused innovation) and how they work in parallel. This module introduces the concept of 'innovating' as a behavior, not just an outcome, to reduce anxiety and foster a growth mindset.
Understanding the Two Engines of Business
OnceLearn about the execution engine (daily operations) and the innovation engine (future-focused innovation) and how they work in parallel. This module introduces the concept of 'innovating' as a behavior, not just an outcome, to reduce anxiety and foster a growth mindset.
“In every business, there are two operating engines: one focused on executing the strategy of today, and another focused on imagining, developing, and testing the products, services, and processes of the future.”
Building the Innovation Engine
Learn how to establish a structured and legitimized space for innovation within your organization, empowering employees to contribute. This module explores governance structures, processes for idea generation, and the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment.
Define Governance Structure
OnceOutline roles and responsibilities for innovation within your organization, considering the need for champions, coaches, and a clear process for idea submission and evaluation.
Establish Processes
Daily 2xDevelop processes for idea creation, integration, and reframing, incorporating tools and techniques for idea generation and selection. Consider using a stage-gate process.
Cultivating an Innovation Culture
Learn how to foster a culture of safety, permission, and encouragement for innovation at all levels of the organization. This module explores the role of psychological safety, social influence, and leadership behaviors in driving innovation.
Cultivating an Innovation Culture
Weekly 2xLearn how to foster a culture of safety, permission, and encouragement for innovation at all levels of the organization. This module explores the role of psychological safety, social influence, and leadership behaviors in driving innovation.
“Everyone can innovate.”
Pre-Program Assessment
Complete a short assessment to gauge your existing knowledge and understanding of innovation and implementation.
Pre-Program Assessment
OnceComplete a short assessment to gauge your existing knowledge and understanding of innovation and implementation.
Post-Program Assessment
Complete a post-program assessment to evaluate your learning outcomes and identify areas for further development.
Post-Program Assessment
OnceComplete a post-program assessment to evaluate your learning outcomes and identify areas for further development.
Habit Formation Strategies
Learn and apply habit stacking, progress tracking, and timely reminders to reinforce desired behaviors and maintain momentum.
Habit Formation Strategies
Weekly 4xLearn and apply habit stacking, progress tracking, and timely reminders to reinforce desired behaviors and maintain momentum.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the importance of both execution and innovation within a business.
- Learn how to establish a structured innovation engine within an organization.
- Develop strategies for fostering a culture that encourages and supports innovation.
- Apply practical tools and techniques for idea generation and implementation.
- Incorporate behavioral science principles to drive sustained behavioral change.
- Address potential psychological challenges related to organizational change.
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