In this episode of the Better Tech podcast, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Mike Taylor, CTO and EVP of World Wide Technology, about the intersection of innovation and leadership in technology. They delve into the company’s culture of innovation, the role of leadership in fostering creativity, and the importance of learning from mistakes. Mike shares insights on the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing the need for speed in adopting AI technologies and establishing a center of excellence. The discussion highlights the practical application of innovation strategies in real-world scenarios, particularly in customer service and coding, and the cultural shifts required to embrace AI. Mike also underscores the value of diverse perspectives and community engagement in driving technology initiatives.

Advancing Innovation: Leadership in Technology

Prof. Ben Bensaou, Professor of Technology Management and Asian Business and Comparative Management at INSEAD and former Dean of Executive Education, shares valuable insights from his groundbreaking research, “The Innovating Organization: How to Build, Scale, and Sustain a Culture of Innovation.”

Dr. Ben Bensaou’s research spans innovation capabilities, Blue Ocean Strategy, value innovation, and strategic partnerships from a global perspective. He has taught at Harvard, Wharton, and Berkeley, and published in top journals like Harvard Business Review and Strategic Management Journal. At INSEAD, he developed and teaches courses on innovation, strategy, and comparative management in both English and French. He has also taught in Japan at Keio Business School and Aoyama Gakuin University.

Prof. Ben earned his PhD in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management, and his MA in Management Science from Hitotsubashi University, Japan, and engineering degrees from top French institutions. Fluent in English, French, and Japanese, he has taught and consulted widely across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

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How to Scale Innovation: INSEAD's Prof. Ben Bensaou Shares Groundbreaking Insights

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