When it comes to driving innovation, Sharon MacLeod is an expert. The Unilever VP of Personal Care in North America was named as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women by WXN (Women's Executive Network).
When it comes to motivating a team, curiosity (especially about people) is a killer strategy. Naming New York City, Los Angeles and Shanghai as cities ahead of the curve, MacLeod says the key to being better than competitors in finding insights through curiosity and investing. As the pace of change in our world is faster than ever, and will only get faster, companies have to move quickly.
Driving innovation is not just about valuing and prioritizing it, but celebrating people who live the innovative culture in their day to day work. Young talent in particular are fostering innovation and bringing a fresh perspective to the workforce.
Motivating Through Curiosity
Sharon MacLeod Talks About Driving Innovation at a WXN Event
Trend Themes
1. Curiosity-driven Insights - The key to being better than competitors in finding insights through curiosity and investing.
2. Quick-paced Innovation - As the pace of change in our world is faster than ever, companies have to move quickly.
3. Young Talent Innovation - Young talent in particular are fostering innovation and bringing a fresh perspective to the workforce.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - Personal care companies can drive innovation by encouraging curiosity-driven insights to gain a competitive edge.
2. Technology - In the rapidly changing technology industry, quick-paced innovation is vital in staying ahead of the curve.
3. HR and Talent Management - HR and talent management professionals should leverage the innovative thinking and fresh perspective of young talent to drive disruptive innovation in the workplace.