Strategic Diversity with Richard Robertson
In this episode of 'The Corporate Explorer', Aidan welcomes Richard Robertson, co-author of the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook, to discuss the importance of strategic diversity in building high-performing teams. The discussion dives into the DNA of an explorer team, highlighting how recognizing diverse skill sets and mindsets can drive innovation and transformation in corporate settings. Using a football team analogy, Richard illustrates how different phases of business growth require different types of strategic thinkers, from ideators to implementers.
The episode also covers the AEM Cube, a tool for managing human behaviour in organizational change, and includes insights on optimizing team performance through cognitive diversity. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode emphasizes the significance of connected collective intelligence for sustainable innovation.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment
00:40 Understanding Corporate Explorers
01:44 The Importance of Strategic Diversity
01:52 Guest Introduction: Richard Robertson
03:48 Strategic Diversity in Teams
08:08 The S Curve and Team Dynamics
16:01 AEM Cube: Exploration, Attachment, and Managing Complexity
21:23 Conclusion and Contact Information
corporate innovation, strategic diversity, team building, innovation ecosystems, corporate explorer, Wazoku, connected collective intelligence, enterprise software, ideation, incubation, scaling, maturation, transformational growth, team performance, football team analogy, change management, AEM Cube, leadership challenges, human insight, Richard Robertson
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