Strategic Diversity in Corporate Innovation with Richard Robertson

Strategic Diversity in Corporate Innovation with Richard Robertson | The Corporate Explorer Series In this episode of The Corporate Explorer, host Aiden is joined by Richard Robertson, co-author of The Corporate Explorer Field Book, to discuss the critical concept of strategic diversity in building high-performing teams within corporate environments. Robertson delves into the various phases of strategic innovation and growth, from ideation to maturation and transformation. He emphasizes the importance of blending formal and informal processes to harness innovation and highlights how different skill sets and mindsets are needed at various stages of corporate development. The episode also features insights on managing complexity and human behavior, optimizing team performance, and the application of the AEM Cube tool. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode provides valuable strategies for ensuring sustainable innovation and maximizing team potential.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:40 Understanding Corporate Explorers 01:44 The Importance of Strategic Diversity 01:52 Guest Introduction: Richard Robertson 03:48 Strategic Diversity in Teams 08:08 The S Curve and Team Dynamics 16:01 Exploring the AEM Cube 20:42 Conclusion and Contact Information   Find Richard: https://human-insight.com/about-us/team/richard-robertson/   Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. https://theinnovationshow.io   The Reinvention Summit  https://www.thereinventionsummit.com/   Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: https://thethursdaythought.substack.com