Intro: Innovation is the lifeblood of business growth – yet research shows 70% to 90% of innovation initiatives fail hbr.org. How can your organization beat these odds? In this episode, I unveil the Big Bang Innovation Framework, a proven 6-step innovation process designed to take you from a spark of an idea to scalable success. Whether you’re a corporate innovation leader navigating internal hurdles or an entrepreneur hustling to disrupt the market, this framework provides a structured roadmap to consistently turn ideas into impact.

I’ll break down why innovation efforts often fall flat and show how you can ignite creativity, expand possibilities, and accelerate growth using a science-backed approach. Get ready for an in-depth, actionable guide to supercharge your innovation strategy!

What You’ll Learn:

• Why innovation fails (and how to fix it): The common pitfalls – from chasing the wrong problems to lack of strategy – that cause innovation efforts to falter, and how a strong framework solves these issues.

• The Big Bang Innovation Framework (3 Phases, 6 Steps): A step-by-step walkthrough of the framework’s three phases – Ignite, Expand, Accelerate – and the six essential stages that will transform how you manage innovation, from ideation to execution.

• Practical techniques & best practices: How to apply design thinking, open innovation, prototyping, and innovation metrics at each stage to ensure your ideas are validated and impactful.

• Real-world application: How corporate leaders can align teams and innovation projects with strategic goals, and how entrepreneurs can use this framework to test and scale new business ideas faster without wasted resources.

• Tips to sustain innovation culture: Learn how to maintain momentum after launch with continuous improvement, and build an agile innovation culture that keeps your company ahead of the curve.

If you find this episode valuable, please 👍 give it a like to support the podcast and 🔔 subscribe for more insights on innovation and strategy. Have questions or your own innovation experiences to share? Comment below – I’d love to hear how you’re driving innovation in your organization. And if you’re ready to put the Big Bang Innovation Framework into action, check out the link here for additional resources and contact information. Let’s spark some breakthroughs! 🚀

Do you want to build a thriving innovation ecosystem for your company or organization? If you’re looking to create an environment where ideas, people, and opportunities come together to drive real results, this episode is for you. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What an innovation ecosystem is.
• Why a thriving innovation ecosystem is critical for collaboration, growth, and staying competitive.
• Key components of a successful ecosystem

We’ll look at shared purpose, diverse participants, and the communication that ties it all together. Steps to build and sustain your ecosystem - from setting a clear vision and mapping stakeholders to promoting open innovation and encouraging collaboration.

This session is practical, to the point, and full of useful tips. It also features current, real examples. Whether you’re a leader, innovator, or part of a team working on partnerships or development, you’ll walk away with ideas you can put into action.

I'd love to read your questions and thoughts in the comments. I'll reply personally to them all.

For the article that accompanies this webinar, go to: https://bigbangpartnership.co.uk/how-to-build-a-thriving-innovation-ecosystem/

For my book, Leading Sustainable Innovation, order here and use the discount code KOGANPAGE20 : https://www.koganpage.com/responsible-business/leading-sustainable-innovation-9781398616684

Sometimes a promising idea or discovery is so exciting that it's tempting to rush ahead, risking missing key steps along the way. Other times, it's challenging to figure out how to progress the innovation at speed and scale, causing it to get stuck.

In this episode, I explain how Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)—originally created by NASA in the 1970s and now used internationally—provide a valuable framework for identifying and communicating the maturity level of your sustainable innovation. TRLs can help you build a roadmap to ensure your innovation makes the impact you want it to make. Don't let the term 'Technology Readiness Levels' put you off if you're not in tech. TRLs are used for all kinds of sustainable innovations, including new products and services, materials, engineering, medical solutions, and more.

I cover what TRLs are, where they came from and why, how to use them, and most importantly, how to progress your sustainable innovation from an idea to an applied solution that makes a real impact.

For my article on this topic, please go to What are TRLs? Technology Readiness Levels Explained.