Podcast appearances and mentions of Robyn M Bolton

How can leaders foster innovation even in challenging economic times? In this illuminating episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Robyn Bolton, founder and chief navigator at MileZero. Bolton shares insights from her extensive experience at companies like P&G and BCG, offering practical advice on structuring innovation within organizations and empowering employees to contribute meaningfully. The conversation touches on the importance of leadership in driving innovation, strategies for maintaining innovation during economic downturns, and the delicate balance between operational excellence and breakthrough thinking. Robyn M. Bolton is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, a consultancy dedicated to helping medium and large companies drive revenue growth through innovation. With a rich background spanning Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group, and Innosight, Bolton brings a unique blend of expertise to her clients. Her approach emphasizes flexibility, focus, humility, and humor, combining proven frameworks with practical, collaborative strategies. Bolton's mission is to unlock business potential, deliver tangible results, and build lasting innovation capabilities within organizations, all while maintaining high standards of work and a commitment to impactful involvement. [00:00:00 - 00:05:59] The Innovation Imperative: Navigating Corporate Challenges 1. Innovation is often a leadership problem, not an idea problem. 2. Short-term incentives can hinder long-term innovation efforts. 3. Brave leaders are needed to invest in innovation for future viability. [00:06:00 - 00:10:59] Weathering the Storm: Innovation During Economic Uncertainty 1. Economic downturns can be opportunities to double down on innovation. 2. Focus on innovations that align with current strategies and priorities. 3. Engaging in innovation can boost team morale during challenging times. [00:11:00 - 00:15:59] Ownership and Integration: Making Innovation Work 1. Different types of innovation require different ownership models. 2. Bridging the gap between innovation teams and core business is crucial. 3. CEO ownership of innovation is vital for organizational buy-in. [00:16:00 - 00:20:59] From Ideation to Implementation: Structuring Innovation Processes 1. Provide a focus for innovation efforts tied to organizational strategy. 2. Require detailed rationales and plans for innovative ideas. 3. Always provide specific feedback on submitted ideas to encourage improvement. [00:21:00 - 00:25:00] Looking Ahead: The Future of Corporate Innovation 1. Economic pressures may spark a renewed focus on innovation. 2. Leadership behaviors and organizational culture are critical for innovation success. 3. Encourage creative thinking balanced with critical analysis to unlock potential. Quotes: "Innovation is I always think of it as a means to an end and when you're in a company and you're innovating, that end has been defined by the company of, you know, what are its short term and long term goals." - Robyn Bolton "Be brave. When you make mistakes, admit it, because that actually gives your team a lot of courage and comfort to make mistakes themselves." - Robyn Bolton Connect with Robyn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/ Website: https://www.milezero.io/about/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Sharing a conversation on Innovation with Robyn M. Bolton. She has collaborated with Prof Clayton Christensen and has transformed numerous industries. In this conversation, Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, shares insights on innovation.We talk about the following:How to navigate ambiguous problems for innovationHow creativity thrives under constraintsGoal setting and revenue targets for innovation projectsWhat growth gaps are and how identifying them propels you to successStakeholder management and getting the team to see the joint visionThe portfolio approach for innovationHow you can use Generative AI for innovation programsRobyn shares practical insights and this is one conversation that gets into a bit of depth.Do listen and share your thoughts.Follow Robyn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton   Follow Hemang Shah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemangJoin his FREE newsletter at https://www.innovationsportslife.com/

Robyn Bolton, Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, discusses the importance of leadership in driving innovation and how implicit and explicit company cultures affect it. She also shares insights on how to combat cynicism about innovation. More about our guest:Robyn M. Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, an innovation consultancy that works with leaders of medium and large businesses to navigate the uncertainty of innovation's "fuzzy front end" to confidently grow their businesses.  Prior to founding MileZero, Robyn was a Partner at Innosight, the innovation and strategy firm founded by Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen, a Manager at the Boston Consulting Group, and a Brand Manager at P&G where she was on the team that developed and launched Swiffer and Swiffer Wetjet.  She has a BS in Marketing cum laude with University Honors from Miami University (OH) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.Know more about her and his company here: Robyn BoltonMileZero------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:24 - What is innovation?5:29 - Implicit and explicit company cultures9:50 - Difference from other consultants11:50 - Cynicism in innovation14:45 - Action speaks louder than words17:13 - Leadership and Legacy22:12 - Advice to innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

Innovation isn't an idea problem. It's a leadership problem. My guest - Robyn M. Bolton - let's us in on the secret to sparking innovation in your organization and the reasons why innovative ideas may not be bubbling to the surface in your organization. How does this relate to leading change? Innovation is something new that creates value, 'something new' requires change! Tune in to find out the ABCs for inspiring innovation. Robyn is the Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero LLC, an innovation consulting firm that helps leaders confidently use innovation to grow their businesses. Previously she was a partner at Innosight, the consulting firm founded by Clayton Christensen and she started her career at P&G where she was on the team that developed and launched Swiffer.

Robyn M. Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator at MileZero, where she works with companies that struggle to innovate to help them repeatedly create new revenue and achieve their growth goals. He clients Medtronic, Discovery Networks, Hallstar, Curriculum Associates, and Ariadne Labs Prior to founding MileZero, she was a Partner at Innosight, the innovation and strategy firm founded by Clayton Christensen, a consultant with BCG in Boston and Copenhagen, and a Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble where she led the launches of Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet. Robyn earned her MBA at Harvard Business School and her thought leadership has appeared in Fast Company, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review Online, The New York Times, and NPR's Marketplace. --- http://milezero.io http://ideateandexecute.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/support

Robyn M. Bolton is considered an expert in corporate innovation. She has worked as an “intrapreneur” at P&G where she was part of the team that launched Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet, a partner at Clayton Christensen's growth consulting firm, and she is also the founder of MileZero, an innovation consulting and coaching firm.  She has advised companies ranging from global leaders like Nike, Comcast, and Medtronic to mid-sized companies like Curriculum Associates and Hallstar Beauty. Today, Roanne asked Robyn to talk about a rather specific topic. A future-lesson, so to speak, that Robyn has for all leaders. Namely, the topic of innovation and that what we call at Hatch: the courage to look at your company or team or task, in a radically different way than you used to do. As well all know, that is needed for the unknown futures that we are going to conquer. Robyn uses different words to describe what needs to happen. Or actually, what NOT needs to happen. She defined Things Leaders Do That Kill Innovation, and found out What to Do Instead. In this episode, Robyn shares: - how the very behaviors that make leaders successful conspire to kill innovation - why these behaviors are so dangerous, and - what leaders can do to truly be innovation champions and get the innovation results they want. This podcast is hosted by Futures-Anthropologist Dr. Roanne van Voorst and facilitated by Hatch. Helping you and your company become future-proof through experiential learning, art, good food, connection and more surprises than you ever expected the future to hold! For more information on Robyn: http://www.milezero.io/ or follow her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton or Twitter: @RM_Bolton

Some companies want to innovate, but it's a struggle. That's because innovation is hard. Find ways to actively encourage curiosity. At the beginning of an innovation journey, you'll have to make an effort to highlight curiosity, reward it, and make it an unquestionably good thing within your culture. In this episode of Innovation Nation, I interview Robyn M. Bolton, Founder & Chief Navigator at MileZero, about how she coaches companies that desire to innovate but feel disillusioned about what it will take. Join us as we discuss: When town hall enthusiasm becomes companywide disillusionment Creating incentives and motivation beyond the scope of employee tenure The importance of risk management while taking action As Michaelangelo is to marble, Robyn is to PowerPoint Embracing curiosity Check out these resources we mentioned: Francesca Gino on curiosity  Tune in on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovation Nation in your favorite podcast player.

Welcome to a talk about driving impact through Innovation, entrapreneurship and Mistakes you should avoid when pitching your idea. My guest today is Robyn M. Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator, MileZero We will discuss: - What are the biggest obstacles to innovation? - How could companies innovate better? - What are the mistakles you should avoid when pitching your innovative idea? Thanks for watching Invincible innovation LIVE A Show About The Future Of People With Tech I'm Adi Mazor Kario, #1 Product Innovation & Value Creation Expert, Invincible Innovation. I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts in the comments below! If you want to know more about me and my work: https://www.invincibleinnovation.com/​ Invincible Innovation on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xtwPt9 Innovating Through Chaos Book: https://amzn.to/3gAVLbu Adi's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3vuAplA Hope you'll enjoy the talk! #leadership #innovation #innovationecosystem #startup #startupnation #innovation #leadership #management #invincibleinnovation #openinnovation #cocreation #opportunities #valuecreation #success Invincible Innovation Innovation Ecosystems Digital Transformation Startups what is digital transformation in business d digital transformation strategy innovation digital transformation series episode what is innovation digital transformation digital transformation trends innovation ecosystem startup philosophy business building how to innovate Digital Transformation and Innovation Secrets | Invincible Innovation Digital Transformation and Innovation Secrets