Everyone agrees that sustainable innovation is the cornerstone to addressing environmental challenges and lasting economic growth. The truth is that making meaningful changes is difficult and sometimes feels like speeding ahead and hitting the brakes at the same time. What’s holding us back? In this track, you’ll dive into the tricky obstacles slowing down progress and shine a light on fresh, forward-thinking approaches that can break the cycle. Check out the presentations from the Innovation Day of 2024 on:

• Design for sustainability, from an incremental toward a more radical strategy
  By Jeroen Wilms, Consultant MechLab at Verhaert Product Innovation
• The search for sustainability impact
  By David Pas, Customer Success Manager at Verhaert Strategic Innovation and Laurien Wolfswinkel, Head of Operations at Beacon Masters in Innovation

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With the growing emphasis on sustainability and circularity, companies must lead with innovative solutions. On June 11th, David Pas, Coordinator Strategic Innovation at Verhaert, and Els Fonteyne, Expert circular economy at Agoria, joined forces to share best practices and key insights on integrating circularity into innovation, strategy, and R&D.

Sustainable innovation thrives on collaboration and user engagement. Discover how pilot projects accelerate circular economy adoption by testing and optimizing new technologies before large-scale implementation. Learn from industry examples to advance circularity. How can you develop sustainable products, extend product life cycles, and create circular business models? How can you redefine value chains and processes to minimize waste and optimize resources?

Access the recording and presentation to get essential fundamentals and practical tools to drive positive change and shape a sustainable future!

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The traditional role of product designers

The traditional role of product designers and developers is undergoing a profound transformation in the wake of generative AI’s surge. As we delve into 2023, professionals worldwide are wrestling with how to leverage new toolchains to enhance their value proposition. McKinsey wrote an article in 2020 about ‘how generative design could reshape the future of product development’, indicating more than anything else that most consultants were underestimating the potential of this new technology.

At the core of product design lies the principle of human-centered design, a cornerstone of the design thinking methodology. It’s about getting into the users’ shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. Yet, reaching and understanding certain customers can prove challenging. For some in the B2B ecosystem, the challenge is even bigger.

Another major archetypical blueprint in the design process is the double diamond (Discover – Define – Develop – Deliver), mostly in combination with portfolio management and stage-gated governance. Leading companies have been optimizing their development processes to implement agile PM principles to increase speed to insight and speed to market.

With the surge of generative AI, the window of competitive advantage is rapidly narrowing. It’s time for product developers and innovators to seize the opportunity and embrace this transformative technology. By harnessing the power of generative AI, professionals can streamline their processes, accelerate innovation, and gain a decisive edge in the marketplace.

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Charles H. Green’s Trust Equation, denoted as (C + R + I )/ E, offers a powerful framework for understanding and building trust within an organization. Let’s delve into this formula:

C – Credibility
Credibility involves aligning words and actions. It’s the trustworthiness that comes from keeping promises and delivering on commitments. In the context of innovation, it means that when an organization says it will support and nurture innovative ideas, it does exactly that.

R – Reliability
Reliability focuses on the consistency and dependability of an organization, ensuring that when a course of action is committed to, it will be followed through consistently. For innovation culture to thrive, reliability assures employees that their ideas will be given fair consideration and support.

I – Intimacy
Intimacy creates a safe space where individuals can share ideas without fear of embarrassment or ridicule. It fosters open and honest communication, encouraging employees to freely express their thoughts and creativity in the context of innovation.

E – Ego
Ego reflects the organization’s focus. Is it primarily self-centered, obsessed with its own success, or does it genuinely prioritize the well-being and growth of its employees and customers? In an innovative culture, the organization’s ego should revolve around fostering an environment where contributors thrive.

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How can you empower your employees’ ideation and validation process with generative AI? Which product and project management tools help you streamline your innovation engine? This track provides an exclusive glimpse of the most popular courses of Verhaert Innovation Academy! Check out the presentations from the Innovation Day of 2023 on:

• Harnessing the power of generative AI in innovation
• The right toolset, skillset and mindset for innovation excellence
  By Jasper van Sas, Manager Innovation Acceleration, and Stijn Smet, Managing Director at Verhaert Innovation Academy

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The call for environmental responsibility is growing louder every day. Other than boosting your reputation, sustainable innovation can also secure long-term success because it lowers operational costs, reduces dependency on scarce resources, and boosts innovation. Discover how you can create end-to-end holistic solutions for a better world. Check out the presentations from the Innovation Day of 2023 on:

• Everybody circular, pioneering a direct deposit reward system in Belgium
  By Eline Bracke, Consultant InnoLab, and David Pas, Coordinator InnoLab
• Connecting circular business models with sustainable product design
  By Lynn Michaux, Consultant DesignLab, and Gerd Van Cauteren, Coordinator DesignLab

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The learner engagement equation is a powerful framework that encourages learners to absorb new skills and knowledge and retain them for the long term. Let’s dive into each component of the equation and see how it can improve the way we deliver training:

I – Me, the self
This represents the individual learner receiving the training. What’s in it for them? When learners understand the personal or organizational value of the training, they become more motivated and engaged

F – First impression
Just as first impressions are crucial in personal interactions, they matter in training too. A positive initial experience sets the tone for the entire training program. If learners perceive the training as relevant and beneficial from the start, they’re more likely to stay engaged.

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During this session, Johanna will share insights on initiating culture-building programs from the top. She currently oversees hiring and resourcing at Friesland Campina Professional and previously held the same position at Danone. She’s also deeply committed to fostering people and engagement, as well as shaping culture and organization.

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Effective strategies for managing different learning styles and maturities, and leveraging the support of a collaborative team to drive meaningful change is what Elke will discuss. She’ll also offer some practical tips for implementing and sustaining organizational change through effective communication and engagement. Elke is a corporate rebel, Academic Change Agent and Managing Director of Dinobusters.

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