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The Innovative Executive

The Innovative Executive is a show that tackles the importance of innovation to create new growth opportunities. It focuses on 3 main areas: Rethinking your business models, collaboration, and leveraging technology. Our guests are industry experts who share powerful insights and deliver practical theories. We explore how innovative executives are driving their businesses forward by looking to focus on innovation that comes from customer priorities and new market opportunities. Furthermore, the show examines innovation capabilities that have made them successful and the mindset that’s needed to deal with uncertainty.

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Humber College- Fostering Polytechnic and Innovation to Solve Problems

June 02, 2022 • Bella Rushi • Season 1 • Episode 16

The future of work is changing. But over time organizations are building new competencies by growing different functions to impact long term development and professional impact. Today, the economy relies on colleges and universities to train students to be the next generation of workers with practical skill sets. Humber College is training the next generation of workers and positioning Ontario to meet the demands of the labor market now and into the future. Dr. Ginger Grant discusses how her organization is creating an innovation culture, increasing engagement, optimizing processes to boost productivity and retention.

What we cover in this episode:

01:50 Shifting culture in academics

09:30 What innovation management assessment uncovers

16:10 Polytechnic and innovation to solve community problems

19:50 Talent management

21:56 Global partnerships – work integrated learning

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What is “The Innovative Executive” Podcast?

Insightful conversation with business and thought leaders who share knowledge and stories about project selection and company growth. With a focus on Rethinking your business model, innovation and collaboration and leveraging technology. You’ll learn how to strengthen your innovation capabilities.