When most people describe innovation in their work or share their vision for “the art of the possible,” what they’re really describing is iteration. Let me explain… Every company faces two opportunities forward. And a balance of the two requires investment and care to grow and thrive in a future that doesn’t stand still. 1) Iteration: Embracing the new to improve, enhance, augment, optimize, and scale what we do really well. Note: not everything you do today should come along…
Liderler için yol haritasÄą – An Interview with FAST COMPANY Turkey About Becoming a Customer Company
I had the pleasure of speaking with M.Rauf Ates, founder of Fast Company TĂźrkiye about research I helped lead with Harvard Business Review Analytical Services. In this conversation, we explore how to become a customer company, beyond the lip service. The research offers 8 steps to give meaning to business, operational, and digital transformation as informed by Ethan Allen, Kellogg’s, Kimberley-Clark, and Pacific Life. Below, I’ve included a translation using Google Translate. If you find errors, please let me know!…
LEADERS Magazine: Brian Solis on Digital Darwinism and Innovation
In this must read interview in LEADERS Magazine, Brian Solis explores the challenges and opportunities executives face in this Novel Economy. Brian also details how companies can create a culture of innovation to grow and scale in uncertain times. Full interview here or via PDF below… âThe paradox of innovation doesnât inhibit the desire for growth and profitability. You must pursue both iteration and innovation to thrive against digital Darwinism and Darwinism in general. To do this requires a new…
âSalesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations: Redefining How Brands Approach Their Customer Experience with Salesforce Futurist Brian Solis
Brands are in a position where they must exceed customer expectations even if the customer wasnât expecting it. No brand is safe from the need to stay one step ahead of its customers â just think of Blockbuster and Nokia. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Brian Solis, VP, Global Innovation at Salesforce. Brian is a world-renowned digital anthropologist, futurist, eight times bestselling author, and international keynote speaker. He has consistently been recognized as one of the…
How to foster creativity and innovation by slowing down, reducing distractions, and single-tasking
My dear friend, Elisa Camahort and author of Roadmap for Revolutionaries, invited me to speak at the 2022 Rise conference organized by PBWC, the Professional BusinessWomen of California. When we explored all the trends converging that affect business professionals heading into the next year, we decided to focus on the core of what will influence everything we do next across the board…ourselves. In the days, months, and now years following our global CTRL-ALT-DEL moment, we have a choice in how…
From Phygital to DiPhy: The Importance of Experience in a Hybrid Future of Retail
Source: Lima Al dĂa Conoce la importancia de la experiencia Phygital en el retail, segĂşn Brian Solis Brian Solis, Experto en InnovaciĂłn Global de Salesforce, sostuvo una entrevista con PerĂş Retail en donde definiĂł la importancia de aplicar en los negocios una nueva experiencia Phygital, basada en la innovaciĂłn, para que los retailers empiecen a evolucionar y dejen atrĂĄs la idea de intentar modernizar una experiencia antigua. ÂżQuĂŠ es la experiencia Phygital? El Phygital se refiere a la capacidad que…
Technology, Adaptation, and the Future of Employee Experience with Nathalie Nahai
My dear friend Nathalie Nahai invited me on her popular podcast, The Hive, to discuss her new book and the future of tech, resilience, and leadership. I’d like to share that conversation with you here. Today I speak with the inimitable Brian Solis, a world-renowned digital anthropologist and futurist. An award-winning author and global keynote speaker, Brianâs research, advisory and presentations humanise the relationship between disruptive innovation and its impact on institutions, markets and societies. He not only helps audiences…
The Future of Work: Building a Mindset that Embraces Innovation
via Formstack PODCAST Future of Work: Building a Mindset that Embraces Innovation with Brian Solis Whatâs the difference between innovation, iteration, and disruption? We brought digital futurist Brian Solis on to this episode to explain. The author and Salesforce Global Innovation Evangelist provides insights into how these topics are distinctly different yet interconnected. Brian breaks down how any organizationâregardless of size, industry, or notorietyâcan harness innovation through a simple shift in mindset. In less than 30 minutes, he shares ways…
Innovative Leadership vs. Management
“Innovation is about shifting from a culture of management to a culture of leadership.” via The Economic Times
Podcast: The Future of Global Retail
In this episode, Retail Doctor Group welcomes Brian Solis, a global innovation evangelist from Salesforce, from the US to discuss the changes in the global retail sector, particularly shoppersâ behaviours, that are accelerated by the pandemic. Brian Solis and our CEO Brian Walker will together explore emerging concepts such as âShopping at the edgeâ and how retailers can apply new technology and insights to maximize engagement at all touchpoints on the customer journey. We hope you enjoy the session.
