Jan Fischer

In this bonus episode of the Activate Innovation Lounge, Iliriana Kaçaniku continues her conversation with Jan Fischer of Innosabi , an innovation management platform that has helped enterprises run challenges, source ideas from employees and customers, and build communities of practice around innovation. What started as a quick exchange after their original recording turned into a second session worth publishing on its own. Jan and Iliriana go deep on three threads. How to gamify innovation in ways that recognize not just the people who generate ideas, but the people who shape them and the quieter contributors who rate them. How customer co-creation, done early enough, can turn strangers into co-designers of a product. If you lead innovation inside an organization, or carry the work without the title, this conversation will give you specific, operational language for activating the innovators you already have.

In this conversation, Jan Fischer discusses the critical role of employee innovation in organizations and how to create a culture that fosters creativity and engagement. He emphasizes that innovation is not just the responsibility of a select few but should involve everyone in the organization. The discussion also covers the importance of overcoming barriers to innovation, the impact of AI on innovation management, and the challenges of measuring the ROI of innovation efforts. Jan shares real-world examples of successful employee-driven innovation initiatives and highlights the need for organizations to adapt and evolve their innovation strategies to remain competitive in the future. Jan Fischer is the founder and CEO of innosabi . Takeaways Innovation is everyone's responsibility, not just a select few. Organizations often have more ideas than they can act upon. Lack of permission stifles innovation in organizations. Employee engagement is crucial for successful innovation. Creating a culture of innovation requires commitment from leadership. AI can enhance the role of innovation managers by automating repetitive tasks. Measuring the ROI of innovation is challenging but essential. Successful innovation requires quick feedback and support from management. Innovation should be seen as a continuous process, not a one-time event. Recognition and a culture of experimentation drive employee innovation.

Today we take a deep dive into architecture and history in Berlin, with Professor Jan Fischer, an American who's been calling Berlin home for more than 30 years. All in all, a very interesting conversation with an extremely knowledgeable and very friendly expat. What's not to like? Also, get your Google ready, because many buildings and big names of architecture are mentioned here! Enjoy! Twitter - Bluesky - Instagram - Website