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This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about what is happening in innovation today and for anyone who wants to make Innovation happen. Throughout the podcast we’ll talk with innovators who are making contributions globally, across business, academia, government, and not-for-profit entities. The podcast is brought to you by the ASQ Innovation Technical Community, which is part of the American Society for Quality, a global community of quality professionals. ASQ Innovation TC is dedicated to providing access to the growing body of innovation knowledge.

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United States

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This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about what is happening in innovation today and for anyone who wants to make Innovation happen. Throughout the podcast we’ll talk with innovators who are making contributions globally, across business, academia, government, and not-for-profit entities. The podcast is brought to you by the ASQ Innovation Technical Community, which is part of the American Society for Quality, a global community of quality professionals. ASQ Innovation TC is dedicated to providing access to the growing body of innovation knowledge.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Organizing for Innovation with Lana Eilertson and Ashley Dickens

3/18/2024
Lana Eilertson and Ashley Dickens, co-leads of the Innovation Network at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), share about their unique process of organizing their teams for innovation. Listen in as they talk about fostering an innovation culture, encouraging a "how might we" mindset. Lana and Ashley provide insight into how they created collaborative cross-functional partnerships not only within TVA but also with external partners across industry and academia. Tune in to hear about their learnings and successes in engaging senior leaders in innovation activities.

Duration:00:24:40

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Adjacent Innovation with Dan Jones

12/21/2023
In this episode Dan Jones, Quality Manager at BSH Home Appliances and past chair of the ASQ Innovation Division, talks about the concept of adjacent innovation, the idea of creating demand for innovation through breakthrough innovation. Dan provides insights into what current challenges we might be able to address that breakthrough innovation has brought with it, and shares how sustainability and Right First Time can help us deliver impactful adjacent innovations.

Duration:00:24:30

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Gamification, Innovation, and the Future of Work with Zac Jarrard

4/6/2023
In this episode, Zac Jarrard, a gaming expert, shares insights on the business applications of gaming, including how it can improve businesses and bring communities together. We explore the concept of gamification and its potential to foster team building, innovation, and quality in the workplace. Zac also discusses the use of gaming applications for training and re-skilling workers to prepare for the future of work. Join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of gaming, innovation, and the modern workplace.

Duration:00:25:24

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The Innovation Body of Knowledge (IBoK) with Jane Keathley and Peter Merrill

3/9/2023
Join us for a special episode where I speak with ASQ Innovation TC founding members and co-authors of the Innovation Body of Knowledge (IBoK). Hear firsthand about the journey from idea to publication, the valuable insights the IBoK offers to innovators, and what's next now that the work is published. Tune in to our podcast to catch this captivating conversation with Jane and Peter, and discover how the IBoK can help enhance your innovation journey.

Duration:00:22:23

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Managing Innovation, Quality, and Cybersecurity with Larry Miller

12/9/2022
What is the link between cybersecurity, innovation, and quality? In this episode, we chat with Larry Miller, a cybersecurity expert, thought leader, and past chair of the ASQ Innovation Division, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing cybersecurity using quality and innovation principles. Larry also shares about successes and failures in cybersecurity and the future of the internet. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation, and be sure to check out the resources Larry recommends for IT professionals looking to advance their knowledge and practice in cybersecurity.

Duration:00:37:19

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Innovation through Traumatic Growth with Dr. John Timmerman

10/17/2022
Dr. John Timmerman, Chief Operating Officer of Sky Lakes Medical Center, shares how trauma, such as from Covid, global warming, war, supply chain disruptions, and social unrest, impair our ability to innovate. He talks about the concept of acuity and how it impacts our ability to quickly rebound from traumatic situations and sense of purpose and direction. John also shares with us the tools to build resilience to better respond to stressful situations.

Duration:00:30:07

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Continuous Innovation with Dr. Rhonda Farrell

10/14/2022
Dr. Rhonda Farrell defines the topic and shares more detail about the origins and evolution of continuous innovation. She also highlights successful applications of the practice in different industries.

Duration:00:28:39

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Knowledge Management with Ron Young

4/8/2022
How do we become more effective at creating, sharing, transferring, and managing knowledge? Knowledge management expert Ron Young shares critical KM principles and the single best KM practice, explains the differences between tacit and explicit knowledge, and shares insights about the influence of technology and artificial intelligence on knowledge management.

Duration:00:26:28

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Innovation in Industrial Microwave Processing at SinnovaTek with Amanda Vargochik

2/4/2022
In this episode Amanda Vargochik, co-founder and Vice President of Innovation at SinnovaTek shares insights about novel processing technologies, namely industrial microwave processing, and talks about how SinnovaTek enables entrepreneurs through these processes to innovate while addressing challenges of food waste and nutrient preservation.

Duration:00:20:55

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Innovation Strategy with Jim Nelson

12/6/2021
What is strategy, and is it highly structured, or are there components that cannot be measured? What makes it innovative? Jim describes the process and tools for developing and refining an innovative strategy.

Duration:00:21:35

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Innovation Culture with Jane Keathley

10/19/2021
What is culture, and what makes a culture innovative? Jane shares the benefits of building and fostering an innovative culture in an organization.

Duration:00:23:39

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Innovation Process with Peter Merrill

8/16/2021
What is innovation and does it follow a process? Although innovation appears simple and lacking structure, Peter shares the fundamental steps of the innovation process.

Duration:00:28:51