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What if failure wasn't the end, but the beginning of breakthrough innovation? Celebrating failure isn't about accepting defeat—it's about finding the insights that lead to bold, game-changing ideas. The most innovative organizations don't fear failure—they embrace it. By adopting a culture of experimentation, they unlock opportunities others might miss, fueling creativity and driving sustainable growth. This mindset isn't just powerful—it's transformational. What’s been your most valuable failure? Share your story below—we’d love to learn from your experience. #Solvenext #Innovation #Leadership #CreativeThinking #GrowthMindset #BoldIdeas #Growth #Failure

Dyson invests over £7 million EVERY WEEK in research and development. Why? Because they understand that every failure brings them closer to redefining what’s possible. From their ball-designed vacuums to air-purifying headphones, Dyson doesn’t just create products—they challenge norms. They’ve built a culture that celebrates failure, using it to fuel creativity and grow intellectual capital alongside financial returns. Curious how this mindset could work for you? Tune into the latest episode where Greg dives into Dyson’s approach and what it means for leaders like you. https://lnkd.in/eUXUW2QF https://lnkd.in/eSVEPsDz https://lnkd.in/e5_CHqf5 Let’s start a conversation—what’s one failure that helped you create something extraordinary? #SolveNext #MakeNextHappen #Podcast #NextPlatform #Innovation #Dyson #CreativeLeadership #IntellectualCapital #BoldThinking

Today, our LoNi participants are rolling up their sleeves and tackling the Next Rules. It starts with clarity: What roles are we playing? What’s anchoring us, keeping us from moving forward? What could rocket us into action? Then comes the tough part—breaking down the unspoken rules holding us back and rewriting the rules that will drive innovation. This is how transformation begins: by questioning everything, identifying barriers, and creating the conditions for progress. Take a moment to think about the Next Rules you would think of and implement in your organization. ARCWERX Air National Guard

It’s Day Three of the Leaders of Next Intensive, and today, we’re tackling one of the biggest barriers to innovation: Funding. When faced with high uncertainty, traditional budgeting becomes a guessing game. Fixed allocations and rigid forecasts might work for performance systems, but they fail to address the dynamic, ever-changing nature of innovation. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻—𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

Today, we kicked off Day Two of the Leaders of Next Intensive with a deep dive into Next Portfolios, led by Greg. The concept is simple but powerful: not all innovation opportunities are equal. By categorizing efforts into Renew, Grow, Optimize, and Maximize, Leaders of Next can identify why, and how to allocate resources and energy. • Renew: Explore bold, game-changing ideas. • Grow: Expand reach with new products, services, or partnerships. • Optimize: Improve what’s working to increase margins. • Maximize: Extract value from what’s nearing its end. This portfolio-based approach helps organizations balance the need for bold, future-focused innovation with the operational demands of the present. Key takeaway: Innovation isn’t just about moonshots—it’s about understanding where to focus your energy and resources across every stage of value creation. #LeadersOfNext #NextPortfolios #InnovationLeadership #StrategicInnovation #MakeNextHappen ARCWERX

Innovation isn’t failing because of a lack of ideas—it’s failing because we’re trying to run it through systems designed for something else. Performance Systems are excellent at driving efficiency, predictability, and ROI. However, when those same metrics, roles, and processes are applied to innovation, the result is often frustration and failure. To build what’s next, organizations need a parallel Innovation System that thrives on exploration, risk-taking, and learning. This system embraces discovery and uncertainty while your Performance System ensures daily operations run smoothly. You don’t have to choose between them—you need both to thrive.

The clock is ticking. 72% of CEOs are uncertain about the future relevance of their products or services within just three years. This isn’t a minor concern—it’s a wake-up call for businesses to act now. The question isn’t whether innovation is necessary; it’s how to make it a sustainable, disciplined part of your organization’s DNA. Stay tuned for insights from San Juan on how we’re bridging the gap between today’s operations and tomorrow’s opportunities. #LeadersOfNext #InnovationLeadership #StrategicInnovation #MakeNextHappen #IntelligentInnovation #NextSystem Nikolai Gregory Galle Daniel Buritica MONICA BARON Cristina Constain

Today marks the start of the Leaders of Next Intensive in San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the next five days, we will be working with the US Air Force, ARCWERX, and civilian leaders to explore how to plan, design, implement, and operate Intelligent Innovation Systems. Our intensive addresses one of the greatest challenges organizations face: 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Stay tuned as we share key takeaways and lessons that will drive serious, structured innovation across industries. Nikolai Gregory Galle Daniel Buritica MONICA BARON Cristina Constain #LeadersOfNext #IntelligentInnovation #ARCWERX #makenexthappen

What’s the Next Platform and Why Does It Matter? In this episode, Greg breaks down how the Next Platform is so much more than a performance system. It’s the backbone of innovation—a belief system that unites values, stories, rituals, and goals to drive transformation. 🎧Tune in to the full episode and learn how to shift your organization's culture towards the future. Your next big move starts here. https://lnkd.in/eUXUW2QF https://lnkd.in/eSVEPsDz https://lnkd.in/e5_CHqf5 #SolveNext #MakeNextHappen #Podcast #NextPlatform #Innovation #OrganizationalCulture #HumanCapital #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #InnovationLeadership#CorporateTransformation

Before you throw time and money at your next big project, ask yourself: Have we tested it enough to know it will work? A small investment in testing or validation upfront can save you from huge mistakes later. Whether it’s a quick prototype or a simple test, early feedback can uncover problems before they become costly disasters. Smart growth isn’t about chasing every idea. It’s about proving the right ones before you go all in. So, are you testing your ideas—or just hoping for the best? #SolveNext #MakeNextHappen #Podcast #OrganizationalStrategy #ResourceManagement #NextSystem #Innovation #Leadership #DecisionMaking #LessonsLearned