[Welcome and Keynote Address] Lessons from the World’s Most Innovative Companies

Covid-19 has offered many lessons for business leaders. Not the least of which is the value of resilience and innovation – especially in times of disruption.  And with the likelihood of increased and more frequent disruptions ahead – be they environmental, social, medical, or economic - the need for innovation has never been greater. 

The problem is most businesses today are not nearly innovative enough to withstand such a future.  Not because they don’t value innovation but because they’re simply not built, structured, or led to produce it. 

In this fast-paced and enlightening talk, futurist Doug Stephens sheds light on six key attributes of the world’s most innovative organizations. Referencing decades of research, Stephens will provide actionable ideas and steps to help you emulate their success. It’s an uplifting and mind-expanding peek into the realm of radical innovation and strategy.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a shared understanding of the essence of innovation and why it’s so scarce in most organizations
• Develop insight into the best practices of innovative organizations
• Learn six practical steps to transform your organization’s innovation capabilities and outputs