
Natalie Turner is an acclaimed author and thought leader in the field of innovation. She is the author of the award-winning book Yes, You Can Innovate, and the inventor of The Six ‘I’s® of Innovation, a model designed to help people measure their innovation strengths and achieve greater impact from new ideas. Her work has empowered countless individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential and harness their innovation strengths. In today’s episode, we talk about: • The Six 'I's® model • Innovation as a Journey • Leadership Differences Between Asian and Western Countries • Challenges for Innovators Today • The Rise of and Impact of AI — Brought to you by Hype Innovation - a global leader in innovation management software and services. With HYPE, organizations can engage employees, customers, and partners in idea generation and collaborative problem-solving. Learn more: https://www.hypeinnovation.com/ As part of HYPE Innovation, Viima has expanded its capabilities to further democratize innovation and support organizations in achieving excellence in this field. Find the full transcript at: Where to find Natalie: • Website: https://www.entheo.com/ • The Six I's: https://www.six-i-innovation.com/?r_done=1 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieturner1/ Where to find Colin: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-nelson-ab41001/ Chapters of this episode: (00:00) Introduction (02:32) Natalie's background (05:45) The inspiration behind The Six 'I's® model (12:00) Teaching and inspiring the idea of innovation (15:45) Innovation leadership in Asian and Western countries (19:56) The key challenges innovators face today (21:19) First challenge: rapid technological change (22:24) Second challenge: question of ethics (23:03) Third challenge: environment and culture (25:18) Thoughts on the rise of AI