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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Innovation doesn't just happen. It's not like the cartoons - a lightbulb flashes on above someone's head and that's it. No - it's a journey and we need to understand how best to prepare for that journey, whatever kind of value we are trying to create. This podcast is about some useful lessons we might take on board to help develop our capabilities.For more, see my website:https://johnbessant.org

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Managing innovation - creating value from ideas

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Sweeping the floor with innovation 22:22

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The humble vacuum cleaner is a household hero, but its story is far from simple. It's a fascinating saga of grit, genius, and a little bit of luck. Most people have never heard of J. Murray Spangler , the asthmatic janitor who cobbled together the first electric suction sweeper from a broom, a pillowcase, and an old fan motor. His ingenious invention, born from a need to escape a dusty, backbreaking job, was a game-changer. Yet, he hardly sold any of his machines. This podcast reveals how his cousin's husband, a savvy leather goods maker named William Hoover , saw the potential and transformed a struggling invention into a global brand so iconic that its name became a verb. But the story doesn't start or end there. We'll travel back in time to the very beginnings of civilized life and the invention of the broom , tracing its evolution from a simple bundle of leaves to the meticulously engineered sorghum broom of the 18th century. From there, we’ll uncover the forgotten inventors who tried and failed to mechanize cleaning with bellows and hand cranks, paving the way for innovations like the Bissell carpet sweeper , born from a wife’s frustration with sawdust on the floor of her husband's pottery shop. This deep dive into the history of home cleaning isn't just about machines—it's about the people behind them. We'll explore the perseverance of inventors like James Dyson , who battled a skeptical industry for years to prove that a bagless vacuum cleaner using cyclone technology was a superior solution. His long and difficult journey from 5,127 prototypes to market domination serves as a powerful reminder that true innovation often requires unwavering belief. Join us to discover how frustration and a touch of genius led to one of the most significant and overlooked inventions of the modern home. You can find a transcript of the story here And check out my website for many other stories and other resources to help think about and manage innovation…

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Innovation alchemy: How an unlikley partnership sparked a global inudtsry 23:30

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Welcome to the ‘Managing innovation’ podcast, where we uncover the stories behind some of history's most fascinating innovations! In this episode we look at how a runaway alchemist's impossible dream of turning base metals into goldinadvertently led to the creation of "white gold" – porcelain – and sparked a global industry. Join us as we explore the journey from initial breakthroughs to widespread adoption, examining pivotal moments like thestrategic partnerships that made the impossible, possible ,and the painstaking discipline of experimentation that triumphs over mere luck. Discover how entrepreneurs of the past strategicallyidentified and nurtured wealthy market niches, eventually scaling their luxury products to become desirable commodities. Our episodes reveal the timeless principles of innovation and entrepreneurship, demonstrating how even in the face of intense imitation, differentiation and value proposition can secure lasting success. From the challenges of protectingintellectual property in an era before patents to the impact of shifting consumer trends like the rise of tea and coffee, we connect historical ingenuity to the complexities of modern entrepreneurship. If you're an innovator, a budding entrepreneur, or simplycurious about the forces that drive progress, then please subscribe to ‘Managing innovation. Podcast – and tell your friends! Transcript available here And many other innovation resources available on my website,here.…

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Connecting the world 41:23

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Skype is no more. The familiar blue and white logo has quietly disappeared, retired by Microsoft back in May. But this was always much more than a powerful piece of software; it was an innovation which changed the world. In this podcast we explore the surprising origins of Skype, from music compression in a German PhD student's lab to file-sharing turmoil with Kazaa. Join us as we unravel how Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis transformed peer-to-peer technology into a global communication giant, making international calls virtually free. We’ll explore Skype's meteoric rise, its eventual "retirement" by Microsoft, and the profound lessons it offers about disruptive innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and why some good ideas eventually fade, leaving behind a powerful legacy. You can find a transcript here…

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Fashioning an innovation revolution 26:39

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This May marks a huge anniversary for a brand that utterly transformed the way we dress, a company that became a chameleon, adapting instantly to the hottest trends. We’re talking about Zara, celebrating 50 years of disrupting the fashion world! How did a small operation, started in A Coruña, Spain, by an entrepreneurial couple, Amancio Ortega Gaona and his wife Rosalia, become a global powerhouse worth over $171 billion? What was the secret behind Zara’s "fast fashion" model, a system so agile it could take a design from sketch to store in a mere two weeks, while competitors were still planning months ahead? Join us as we explore the revolutionary pillars of Zara's success: from their pioneering vertical integration and rapid design turnover to their incredibly efficient distribution and unique "scarcity" strategy that keeps you coming back for more. But it's not all glamorous runways and record sales. We'll also delve into the significant challenges Zara faces today – from intense competition with ultra-low-cost rivals like Shein and Temu, to the increasing backlash against fast fashion's environmental and social impact. Can Zara truly pivot towards sustainability while maintaining its core DNA of speed and volume? You can find a transcript here And click here for more stories, songs, and stimulaing innovation resources…

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Neuroplastic entrepreneurs! 24:45

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Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to rewire itself, is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs. This video explores how this capability allows individuals to reframe problems and envision new possibilities, drawing parallels between historical innovators and modern-day ventures. Learn about Malcolm Maclean's container shipping revolution and James Brindley's pioneering canal systems during the Industrial Revolution. Discover how the concept is applied today by companies like Gridless, which uses an innovative approach involving bitcoin mining to provide sustainable energy access in underserved regions of Africa. Understand the challenges they faced and the systems thinking required to turn vision into reality. This podcast highlights the importance of adaptability, problem-solving, and long-term vision in driving significant change. You can find a transcript here And check out my website for more innovation resources:…

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Audacious bubbles - the secret ingredient in innovation success 20:28

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A classic story of entrepreneurial grit, a passion for something and the willingness to persevere when things don’t go quite according to plan. Central to it all was a remarkable woman – Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Born in 1777 she went hard against the grain of what women were expected to do, creating and championing what became one of the most famous champagne houses in the world. 'Veuve Cliquot' - a legacy built on innovation. Y ou can find a transcript here And more like this here…

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Working backwards to move forward – a surprising recipe for innovation success 21:23

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This episode explores PR/FAQ in a fascinating interview withMarcelo Calbucci, an experienced entrepreneur who has extensive hands-on experience of using the 'Press release/FAQ' framework. Developed over a decade ago and widely used within Amazon this simple approach forces anyone with a change proposal to make their ideas come alive through the medium of a simple story. He’s now a self-proclaimed evangelist for the method and the author of a new book which explains the considerable power behind this deceptively simple approach. Check out his website here You can find a transcript here And check out my website here for many other innovationresources…

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The data alchemists - how an entrepreneurial couple helped start a retail revolution 21:01

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The story of dunnhumby, a small entreprenurial business which changed the face of retailing by bringing the concept of consumer data science into the mainstream with the launch of the Tesco Clubcard. You can find a transcript here and more resources like this at my website here

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Paralysed by possibilities? How to get to grips with AI 19:30

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We grow through what we know. Put simply that’s at the heart of the innovation equation. Innovation is creating value from ideas, a journey which starts with an input of knowledge But when it comes to using external knowledge to help us grow we run into some challenges - as this podcast explores. We need 'absorptive capacity'. You can find a transcript here…

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Inspiration for innovation 15:58

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Fifty years ago and Keith Jarrett created a legendary performance which was captured on record and became the best selling solo piano album of all time. That experience offers some powerful and inspiring lessons for today's innovation managers, as this podcast highlights. You can find a transcript and more resources at my website here…

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Beating the bougainvillea blues 16:06

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Managing innovation isn’t a matter of abstract systems or process flow charts; it's much closer to the challenge of planting and tending an orchard. A rich harvest of innovation fruit comes from strong branches on trees which have matured thanks to careful cultivation. Maintaining what's already established and allowing for new shoots, sprouting in new directions, opening up more possibilities for future growth. This doesn't happen by accident. We need to think about 'innovation horticulture' - how best to manage the orchard. This podcast explores that idea. Check out my website here for more stories, cases, tool, even some innovation songs!…

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Dear Santa... 3:38

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It’s the time of year when letters are getting hastily scribbled and sent to the old gentleman in Lapland expressing preferences for possible presents. This is a sample from a somewhat frustrated but ever hopeful innovation manager…. You can find the lyrics and a rich assortment of other innovation resources - songs, cases, videos, podcasts, tools, etc. - at my website here…

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AI through the rear-view mirror 21:21

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What we can learn from the past to help navigate the AI storm This podcast looks back at the experience of earlier technological revolutions to find some clues about how we might deal with this one You can find a transcript of this podcast here And check out my website here for more blogs, interviews, cases, videos and many other innovation-linked resources. There's even some innovation songs!…

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Faisal Abid shares some fascinating insights into the do's - and don't's of trying to launch and grow a new venture, drawing on his experience in founding and growing a number of businesses. You can find a transcript of this, together with many other resources - video, audio, cases, tools, even some innovation songs - ⁠at my website here.⁠…

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