Welcome to “Creativity Matters!”, a podcast on creativity and innovation.
In a world where creativity and innovation are heralded as key components for staying competitive and gaining an edge in the market, it's crucial to truly understand these concepts. Are creativity and innovation just buzzwords, or can they be harnessed and managed effectively?
Join us on this podcast as we embark on a quest to answer these pressing questions. Through engaging discussions with professionals spanning diverse fields, we'll unravel the intricacies of creativity – how it operates, what influences it, and the practical tools we can employ to nurture and manage it in our daily lives and workplaces.
I'm your host, Federica De Molli - Associate Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour at BI Norwegian Business School - and I have the pleasure of taking you on this journey towards the exploration of creativity!
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Welcome to “Creativity Matters!”, a podcast on creativity and innovation.
In a world where creativity and innovation are heralded as key components for staying competitive and gaining an edge in the market, it's crucial to truly understand these concepts. Are creativity and innovation just buzzwords, or can they be harnessed and managed effectively?
Join us on this podcast as we embark on a quest to answer these pressing questions. Through engaging discussions with professionals spanning diverse fields, we'll unravel the intricacies of creativity – how it operates, what influences it, and the practical tools we can employ to nurture and manage it in our daily lives and workplaces.
I'm your host, Federica De Molli - Associate Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour at BI Norwegian Business School - and I have the pleasure of taking you on this journey towards the exploration of creativity!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Harri Paananen, the Director in charge of leading the Economic Development and Employment Unit of second largest city of Finland, Espoo.
If you're curious about how one of the most influential innovation ecosystems in the Scandinavian countries operates, then this interview is a must-listen. Harri is at the forefront of Espoo's dynamic economic landscape, and in this conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of Finland's innovation ecosystem, the evolution of smart cities, and the thriving innovation-based businesses that call this region home.
Innovation-based businesses are the backbone of any thriving economy, and Finland has perfected the art of nurturing such enterprises. Harri sheds light on the support systems and partnerships that have propelled innovation-driven businesses in Finland to global recognition. From the vibrant startup scene to established tech giants, you'll gain valuable insights into the factors that have contributed to their success.
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