Coaching Strategies For Corporate Innovation (a Systemic Approach To Coaching Teams And Leaders)

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By (author) Yong, Ivan; By (author) Lee Sam

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Drawing upon the authors” own extensive experiences within the field, and melding startup dynamics with corporate innovation, the book equips readers to navigate the complexities of this emerging innovation practice.

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Drawing upon the authors” own extensive experiences within the field, and melding startup dynamics with corporate innovation, the book equips readers to navigate the complexities of this emerging innovation practice.

Collaboration between large corporations and innovative startups represents a strategic pillar of corporate innovation and is growing at a rapid pace globally. Such engagements are situated within the broader paradigm of open innovation and are categorised explicitly as corporate venturing when they involve mechanisms such as strategic investments, partnerships, incubators, or co-development initiatives. Leveraging the authors’ extensive experience in startup investment, mentorship, and corporate innovation thought leadership forums, this book addresses the critical need for innovation coaching strategies to succeed in this dynamic corporate-startup collaboration. Through a synergy of practical insights, riveting case studies, and authoritative thought leadership, readers will be guided on a transformative journey encompassing innovation culture, symbiotic partnerships with startups, and the coaching strategies pivotal for unlocking innovation advantage.

This book is tailored for corporate leaders, innovation teams, corporate venture capitalists, and professional coaches aspiring to transcend conventional wisdom in the current corporate innovation practices.

Table of contents:

PART 1. Introduction to Corporate Innovation and Coaching Innovation 1. Corporate Innovation 2. Coaching Innovation PART 2. The Matching Innovation 3. Founder Before Technology 4. Shared Vision, Shared Dreams PART 3. The Collaborative Innovation 5. Culture is Key 6. Trust Before Collaboration PART 4. The Ecosystem of Innovation 7. Progressive Pivoting 8. An Emergent Role PART 5. Conclusion And a Call To Action

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“This groundbreaking book offers a masterful synthesis of coaching strategies and corporate innovation, with a keen focus on the human elements that drive successful collaborations. The authors” systematic approach to bridging cultural gaps and fostering trust between corporations and startups is both practical and insightful. Their emphasis on character-based leadership and the ”people before technology” principle provides a fresh perspective that”s essential for today”s innovation landscape. An invaluable resource for corporate leaders, coaches, and anyone involved in open innovation initiatives.”

Nelson Yip, Hong Kong SAR Government The Medal of Honor Recipient, Torch Bearer and Paralympian, Beijing 2008 Olympics, Honorary Fellow, The City University of Hong Kong & Lingnan University of Hong Kong

“This book offers coaches working with clients in this fast-paced corporate world a clearly signposted systemic approach to coaching for corporate innovation that is rooted in the authors’ extensive knowledge and experience of corporate leaders as well as organisational strategy and leadership in the corporate world. Beyond offering specific steps, it helps the coach understand the challenges at every turn in context and from the perspective of their clients. The book is a treasure trove for reflective practitioners who want to understand their clients within their unique systems and build on the leadership knowledge, theory and research brought together in this book.”

Silvia King , Positivity International, EMCC Global Research Accelerator co-lead

“In today”s fast-moving business landscape, ”Coaching Strategies for Corporate Innovation” delivers exactly what organi