Innovating with diversity

An interview with Henry Rose LeeVariety is the spice of life - and diversity is the driver of innovation.  There’s a great deal of research which highlights the value of different ideas and insights coming from diverse perspectives and the power of bringing them together in the innovation mix.  But how can we build this into our approach to managing innovation?In this interview inter-generational expert Henry Rose Lee explains how today’s organizations contain a fascinating mix of generations which represents a huge potential resource.  She also looks at some of the challenges in mobilising such diversity around the core focus of innovation.You can watch a video version of this interview hereAnd you can find more about Henry's work and ideas here:If you'd like to explore more innovation stories, or access a wide range of resources to help work with innovation, then please visit my website here.You can find a rich variety of cases, tools, videos, activities and other resources - as well as my innovation blog.Or subscribe to my YouTube channel here

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Innovation doesn't just happen. It's not like the cartoons - a lightbulb flashes on above someone's head and that's it. No - it's a journey and we need to understand how best to prepare for that journey, whatever kind of value we are trying to create. This podcast is about some useful lessons we might take on board to help develop our capabilities.For more, see my website:https://johnbessant.org