To be successful, you have to constantly innovate. So, what is your company doing to stay ahead of the curve? Willy was joined by bestselling author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed international speaker, Frans Johansson.
They discussed how Frans developed an agile and adaptable mindset from a young age, his unique upbringing, the importance of intent, the need for diverse perspectives and innovative teams, what successful implementation of AI looks like in a business, the future of the talent pipeline, and so much more.
Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
02:47 Willy introduces Frans Johansson
03:39 Dungeons and Dragons as an inspiration
06:13 Growing up in Sweden as a person of color
10:08 Preserving one’s heritage with names
13:38 The intention behind the journal, “The Catalyst”
16:48 Clay Christensen’s positive feedback for “The Medici Effect”
19:34 How can companies innovate while being commercially viable?
25:19 Investing in ideas to make them possible
29:25 How can business leaders create innovative teams?
33:08 Ensuring the team gets things done
35:55 Creating a framework that fosters innovation
38:34 Day-to-day operations of diverse teams
41:32 Implementing ideas from scratch
43:58 Debunking the “10,000-hour rule”
48:07 The skill Frans Johansson wished he learned at school
52:05 How can companies adapt to AI?
58:04 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
01:00:24 The importance of gathering a larger talent pool
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