IXL Innovation Olympics: democratizing innovation so people can easily and rapidly work together
Ronald Jonash | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute “The Innovation Olympics can be a transformative program for participants. Many students who have completed the Innovation Olympics say that it’s better than any other academic course or program they have ever taken.” This is the first of three podcasts featuring Ron Jonash, senior partner at […]
Global Learning: Innovating with Diverse Teams to Create New Knowledge
Stephanie Doscher Ed.D. | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute “Global learning is a process that involves diverse people collaboratively analyzing and addressing complex problems that transcend borders. This results in the production of new knowledge about the world and the way it works.” Stephanie Doscher is Director of Florida International University’s Global Learning for Global […]
Sustaining Innovation with “Cross-Talk”
Dr. Nada Milosavljevic | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute | Part 2 In our last podcast, Dr. Nada shared her insights about trends in integrative medicine. This week, we’re focusing on her own business, Sage Tonic, specifically on her strategies for creating long term economic sustainability of her enterprise. We’ll also learn how she […]
Personalized Medicine Trend: It’s Not Just A Sophisticated Use Of Genetic Research
Dr. Nada Milosavljevic | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute “It’s only been … more recently in Western medicine that you hear about that mind-body connection. But we now know that the two are inseparable. Various systems in the body do cross-communicate and you can’t treat a particular condition in isolation of the rest of […]
Learning How to Pivot
Charles McConnell | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute (Part 2 of our Conversation) “To fact the problems confronting the energy industry of tomorrow, industry and academia are going to have to learn how to pivot”: Part 2 of a conversation with former Assistant Secretary of Energy, Charles McConnell. Charles D. McConnell is Executive Director of Rice […]
“Moving Towards the Digital Oil Field of the Future”: a conversation with former Assistant Secretary of Energy, Charles McConnell
Charles McConnell | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute Charles D. McConnell is Executive Director of Rice University’s Energy and Environment Initiative. In Part 1 of our conversation, McConnell addresses topics like the fundamentals of true energy sustainability and the key innovations that will impact energy markets. A 35-year veteran of the energy industry, McConnell […]
Innovate or Die? It’s true! … Recent Lessons from the US Oil and Gas Industry
Dr. Dana Wells | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute How can companies use innovation to survive in a traditional industry going through massive upheaval? Ask Dr. Dana Wells, President of Dana Wells & Associates, an intellectual capital management advisory and consulting firm that uses proprietary innovation frameworks to align business models, people, & tools […]
Don’t fall in love with your first idea for a business plan; be prepared to iterate
Andres Escobar | Game Changers Podcasts by GIM Institute “Social enterprise combines the financial discipline of market capitalism with the passion and compassion to create a more fair and just world.” – Andres Escobar. Andres Escobar is co-founder of IMPCT Coffee, which he describes as “the world’s first impact trade specialty coffee company.” IMPCT’s mission […]