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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

(#81) Innovation Governance and Latent Customer Needs

from Mechanical Engineering Made Simple · host Mason Wilson

Explore how effective innovation governance and deep customer insight drive breakthrough product development. This video explains why senior leadership engagement is critical to innovation success through clear charters, steering committees, and objective go or no-go decision criteria. Learn how teams navigate the fuzzy front end of development using ethnographic research and contextual inquiry to uncover unspoken, high-impact customer needs. Discover how wish mode thinking and idealized design move organizations beyond incremental improvements toward transformative, user-driven solutions. Built for product leaders, engineers, and innovation teams seeking disciplined strategy combined with empathetic discovery to deliver sustainable growth and meaningful innovation.

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