Interested in reading more on the topics that are discussed during the Head Space sessions across the globe? Content varies from reserach reports by Head Space partner ILO (Institute for Innovation in large organizations), to Point of Views written by our hosts, speakers and event attendees.
Head Space London. Summer 2016
How to Create a Foundation for Digital Innovation
In this Point of View, Julian Tomison, former Avanade UK General Manager and Head Space host, discusses some of the key questions and challenges around how to encourage and enable digital Innovation in the enterprise: People, Policy, Process and Imagination.
Head Space London, June 2016
Supporting New Digital Platforms and a Culture of Innovation in Large Organisations
During the June 2016 event in London, senior executives from a variety of industries expressed strong interest in learning about the communication strategies that large companies are employing to support the adoption of new digital business platforms, and to increase flexibility and innovation, across their organisations. A few emerging best-practices stood out. Read about it in this research report by our partner ILO.
Head Space London, June 2016
Supporting New Digital Platforms and a Culture of Innovation in Large Organisations
During the June 2016 event in Copenhagen, senior executives from a variety of industries met for candid conversations about innovation and the transition to digital business platforms. During the session, we heard a lot of interest in how to help shape a “culture of innovation” in large organizations. Read about it in this research report by our partner ILO.
Head Space Amsterdam, June 2016
Being a broker, rather than the owner of innovations
If your organization is adapting to the new, digital economy, odds are that you too are trying to get your large corporation to be more innovative and agile. More like a start-up, essentially. And you are right in doing so. But you could also be profiting from the agility of those very same start-ups. How? Read about it in this article written by our Amsterdam Head Space host, Eric Hol.
Head Space Amsterdam, November 2015
How Dutch companies can pave the way for Innovation
When it comes to innovation, support from all layers of the organization is crucial to achieving goals. Getting support can be a challenge, specifically at the higher levels. This was one of the key learnings from the Head Space session Avanade hosted November 2015. We sat down with Avanade Netherlands CTIO Tijmen van de Kamp to hear his point of view on how to increase buy-in and support for innovation initiatives. With contributions from our speaker from Eneco, and event partner ILO.
Head Space Amsterdam, November 2015
Is your business ready for exponential growth?
While you are reading this, start-ups are developing innovations that could bring about a revolution in your industry. They will be able to gain market share at unprecedented speeds by leveraging information and technology to create a massive impact with a very small footprint. This one page point of view was shared with event attendees ahead of the Amsterdam event in November.
Head Space North America, August 2015
Best practises to support enterprise staff when introducing new collaboration technologies
Read about best practices for supporting staff across an enterprise, with respect to implementing new workplace technologies and systems of collaboration. These are derived from interviews with large organizations that have successfully launched and sustained these types of programs. In doing so, they have engaged employees in every step of the process, gauging satisfaction, monitoring productivity, and actively seeking their feedback to improve operations and overall effectiveness.
Head Space London, July 2015
Innovation Best practices - Executive Summary
A special research report has been produced by the ILO Institute in conjunction with Avanade to examine what represents the latest in Innovation Best Practice for Large Organizations. This executive summary will cover the report’s key points in brief.
Head Space London, July 2015
Innovation Best practices - Full ILO report
A special research report has been produced by the ILO Institute in conjunction with Avanade to examine what represents the latest in Innovation Best Practice for Large Organizations. As Innovation has matured as a corporate function, a three-part model is emerging. Companies are blending these three core innovation practices. Read the full report to learn more.
Head Space Amsterdam, February 2015
Current best practises for corporate accelerators
What are the current best practices for corporate accelerators? What are the key distinctions between corporate and VC-focused accelerators? Are there opportunities for jointly-sponsored multi-company corporate accelerators? Are there opportunities to form an alliance or formal network of corporate accelerators? Read about it in this research report by our partner ILO.
"People play a critical role in the digital world, and in order to become a truly digital organization, there needs to be a strong desire for change throughout the entire business. The board needs to lead by example and put innovation on its agenda."
- Peter Temes, ILO
"It’s clear the pressure to drive their company’s journey to become a true digital business, which innovates effectively, often leaves senior IT decision makers feeling as if they would benefit from some objective support and specific expertise. At Avanade we are innovating, every day – and getting to this point required the creation of a framework for innovation - so our own people knew what best practice looked like. Our experience of doing this for ourselves and our clients, has proved invaluable, whether they’re attempting to establish a culture of ‘bottom up’ innovation, or drive massive global transformation."
- Julian Tomison, Avanade
