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Navigating the Dual Challenges of Innovation: Sustaining Operational Excellence and Exploring New Horizons Maintaining operational excellence within their established models while also venturing into new, uncharted territories of innovation is a balancing act many companies are struggling with. This challenge, though daunting, is essential for sustained growth and competitiveness. First, let’s address the core of sustaining operational excellence. This isn’t just about keeping the engine running smoothly; it’s about refining, optimizing, and continuously improving processes, products, and services. It’s a commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. However, this focus on optimization and risk mitigation can sometimes become a double-edged sword, creating a culture that is risk-averse and resistant to change. Enter the second part of our balancing act: exploring new opportunities. Innovation, by its nature, involves stepping into the unknown, embracing uncertainty, and being willing to fail. It’s about generating new ideas, testing them, and learning quickly from the outcomes. This is where companies can struggle, as the dynamics of innovation often clash with the established norms and metrics of operational excellence. So, how can organizations navigate these seemingly conflicting paths? Assessing the organization's capabilities how to deal with improvements, innovation and even disruptive initiatives and evolving the suitable environment in the company for such initiatives to be successful is key. Learn more about how this can be achieved with Purpose Launchpad's Corporate Habitat Tools by attending the online event: https://lnkd.in/em7m_rU9 Remember, the goal is not to choose between operational excellence and innovation but to manage both simultaneously. This dual approach can lead to a resilient and dynamic organization, capable of sustaining growth in a changing world. #Innovation #OperationalExcellence #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #ChangeManagement #PurposeLaunchpad

Delighted and excited to speak at 6th Annual R&D Innovation & Design Thinking Summit about the connections between innovation and portfolio management and sustainability. Often these make powerful drivers for customer differentiation and profitable growth. Looking forward to sharing concrete and pragmatic examples on how Ahlstrom uses a data driven approach for sustainable product development. #Innovation #ESG #R&D #sustainablebusiness

🚀 Key Takeaways from the ADM (Advanced Design and Manufacturing) Conference, Montreal! 🏭 This week, I had the privilege of attending the ADM (Advanced Design & Manufacturing) Conference in the vibrant city of Montreal. The event brought together thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers in the manufacturing industry, providing a platform to explore emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking solutions that are shaping the future of manufacturing ⚙️ 🇨🇦 As part of the TribalScale team, it was exhilarating to engage with industry leaders and see firsthand how digital transformation is revolutionizing manufacturing. From AI-driven production lines to IoT-enhanced operations, the opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the manufacturing space are boundless 🏭🖥️ Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Digital Transformation is No Longer Optional 🤖 The conversations around AI, automation, and smart factories underscored the urgency for manufacturers to adopt digital-first strategies. Companies embracing these shifts are not only optimizing operations but also enhancing resilience in their supply chains. 2️⃣ Sustainability at the Core 🌱 The push for greener practices is no longer just a trend but a necessity. Manufacturers are leveraging technologies to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and create a circular economy. 3️⃣ Collaboration is Key 🤝 It was inspiring to see the emphasis on partnerships between tech innovators and traditional manufacturers. Collaborative efforts are unlocking new possibilities, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What’s Next? 🌐 At TribalScale, we are passionate about helping businesses navigate this exciting era of change. With our expertise in agile product development and digital transformation, we’re ready to help manufacturers adopt these innovations and turn challenges into opportunities. A huge thank you to the organizers of ADM Montreal for creating such an impactful event. Let’s continue the conversation about driving innovation and embracing the future of manufacturing! 💡 What trends or innovations in manufacturing excite you the most? Let’s discuss. #ADMConference #ManufacturingInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TribalScale

Setting the right stage for innovation is easier said than done. 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴 lay the groundwork for creativity and collaboration in your teams and spark employees' motivation to engage further in innovation initiatives. After conducting hundreds of corporate innovation brainstorming sessions and workshops, we curated a list of our favorite energizers and icebreakers. These are our top 3 favorites for this year 👇 1/ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 Spark creativity and practice improvisational skills by encouraging participants to draw 9 different uses of a selected object and share their ideas with the group 2/ 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 A simple but effective way to spark critical thinking and execution by asking participants to connect a 9-dot grid without lifting the pencil using 4 or fewer lines  3/ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗸𝗲  Prepare a slide deck with 1 random object in each slide and ask participants to pitch the product in under 1 minute. Let us help you plan and nail your next innovation workshop. 👇 Download our free 2024 guide of corporate innovation workshops and energizers here: https://lnkd.in/db252MRM You’ll find our top 5 favorite energizers for your corporate innovation workshops, including: - Goals (spark creativity, icebreakers, critical thinking) - Categories (fun, online, in-person, groups) - Ideal number of people  - Time/Agenda  - Stuff you need. Useful? 💬 #corporateinnovation #corporateventuring #venturebuilding #intrapreneurship #workshop

Check out what we've accomplished together in the past 2 months! 🚀 From new products to new innovation insights, our March & April 2024 bimonthly report has a summary of what we've been up to in the past 2 months. Grab your copy of the report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9ERAgZu #bimonthlyreport #innovation #achievements

Do you want to help to define our new #FlandersMake projects bringing innovation for your company or industry? Listen and talk to our researchers and other innovative companies during our Pitching Day in Leuven! #MaakIndustrie #Innovation #TopResearch

Elevating ideas into innovation! 🚀 Our design and development services are tailored to transform your vision into reality. Let's build the future together! 💡 #DesignAndDevelopment #Innovation #PravishtDigital #TechSolutions #DesignServices

Think outside the box and be creative! 🎨🧠 Innovation starts with a fresh perspective. Let us help you bring your ideas to life. #ThinkOutsideTheBox #CreativeThinking #Innovation #MarketingIdeas #CreativeAgency #KlanceNet #DesignThinking #BrandStrategy #MarketingCreativity #BusinessInnovation

Starting the week by embracing creative problem-solving in unexpected places. Today's challenge: Finding the perfect solution for this unique window shape. Any suggestions? #DesignThinking #Innovation #WorkspaceSolutions

Last chance: Take part in our R&D efficiency study and benefit from exclusive access to the study’s results! Traditional product development is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid changes in market conditions and a high rate of innovation in new technologies. In this dynamic environment, companies face challenges that often require a strategic realignment of their product development processes to meet increasing efficiency demands. Which are the best practices and innovative strategies for increasing development efficiency that you can directly apply within your company? Let’s find out with our R&D efficiency study. By participating, you get exclusive access to the study’s results and gain insights on current market and industry trends, factors influencing your efficiency and innovation, potential risks and opportunities, and strategies for improving your cost savings and innovation capabilities. To participate in our study, check out our website (link in the comments section). You may also approach Bjoern. Engelhardt. #efficiency #businessdevelopment #productdevelopment #processtransformation #research