Stratos Innovation Group

Picture this: It’s strategy season, and you’re laying out the vision for 2025. You’ve got big ideas, bold goals, and plans to move the needle. But before you dive in, ask yourself: How well do you really know the people you’re designing for? Whether it's an app, a product, a service, or a full-scale experience, the most ambitious moves rest on a foundation of real, current customer insights. Without it, you’re guessing in the dark. If you’re uncertain about what your customers need, don’t worry—that’s our expertise. We specialize in turning complex customer insights into clear, actionable strategies. Let’s make sure you’re building on solid ground. #innovation #servicedesign #customerinsights #experiencedesign #strategy

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We’ve all been there—teams brimming with ideas, but when it comes to making them a reality, things get stuck. "Beyond the Idea" is one of our favorite books because it cuts right to the heart of this challenge. Drawing on 10 years of research, it shows what the most innovative companies do differently to bring ideas to life. If you’re curious about how to get your team moving from “what if” to “we did it,” let’s talk. We’re passionate about helping organizations turn their ideas into tangible results, and we’d love to explore how we can help yours do the same. #innovation #humancentereddesign #innovationstrategy #servicedesign #experiencedesign

The Stratos Team would like to extend our appreciation to Marco De Polo, for bringing his unparalleled expertise to our virtual stage as the Head of Customer Insights and Acceleration. Your insights were not just informative but truly inspiring, setting a benchmark for industry excellence! Your passion for driving customer-centric strategies shone through every word, enriching our audience with invaluable knowledge and actionable insights. Thank you for your dedication to your field, Marco! We're honored to have had you as a part of our webinar, and we look forward to more collaborations in the future. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to partner with you! We also want to extend our appreciation to those that attended the webinar. We were so glad to see you all there! If you missed the webinar, you can click the link below to hear Marco share his thoughts about how to “Demonstrate Value: Strategies for Showcasing the Tangible + Intangible Value of Your Human-Centered Innovation Work”. https://lnkd.in/dJBPYbqq Passcode: &IEPK3*1 #CustomerInsights #Acceleration #ExpertSpeaker #WebinarSuccess

Don't forget to mark your calendars! Tomorrow, May 1st, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST,  join us as we host the second part of our webinar series: Demonstrate the Value, with Marco De Polo, Head of Customer Insights and Acceleration at Roche Diabetes Inc., and Stratos’ CEO and Co-Founder Monica Weiler, Ph.D. Register here to join the conversation TOMORROW, at noon EST: https://bit.ly/3W32scC

This is going to be good! When budgets get tight, many innovation teams have the challenge of proving the value of their hard work to leadership. Marco De Polo is a seasoned expert so this will be a great conversation.

Remember to join us on May 1 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST for our next webinar with Marco De Polo, Global Head Acceleration, Insights & Open Innovation at Roche Diabetes Inc., and Stratos’ CEO and Co-Founder Monica Weiler, Ph.D. Marco brings over 20 years of experience in the ever-evolving and changing world of innovation. Throughout his career, Marco has been a driving force behind groundbreaking initiatives, weathering the highs and lows of the industry with unwavering determination and resilience. From his early days as a visionary leader to his current role as a seasoned expert, Marco has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible, leveraging his extensive expertise to shape the future of innovation work. Come and be inspired by Marco’s 'innovation in the wild' as he continues to drive meaningful and impactful innovation amidst the ups and downs of innovation work. 🚀 Don't miss out. Seize the moment with Stratos! 🚀  🔥 Register at https://bit.ly/3W32scC

Need real-world examples, practical tips, and proven techniques to demonstrate the tangible and intangible value of your innovation work?   Join us on May 1 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST for Stratos' next webinar with Marco De Polo, Global Head Acceleration, Insights & Open Innovation at Roche Diabetes Inc. and Stratos’ CEO and Co-Founder Monica Weiler, Ph.D. Marco brings over 20 years of experience in the ever evolving and changing world of innovation. Throughout his career, Marco has been a driving force behind groundbreaking initiatives, weathering the highs and lows of the industry with unwavering determination and resilience. From his early days as a visionary leader to his current role as a seasoned expert, Marco has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible, leveraging his extensive expertise to shape the future of innovation work. Come and be inspired by Marco’s 'innovation in the wild' as he continues to drive meaningful and impactful innovation amidst the ups and downs of innovation work. Let's flip uncertainty on its head and transform it into a breeding ground for innovation! 💡 🔥🔥 Register at https://bit.ly/3W32scC 🚀Don't miss out. Seize the moment with Stratos! 🚀

In Part 1 of our current webinar series: Innovating Against the Odds, our panelists shared four strategies for leveraging 'Quick Wins' to propel your innovation and design efforts forward. To explore these strategies, along with case studies, practical advice, and tools for immediate action by your teams, you can access the session's recording via the link below. We invite you to apply the insights shared by our panelists and experience the power of 'Quick Wins' in supercharging human-centered design and innovation efforts by... 1️⃣ Boosting Morale: Inspire your team with celebratory moments, uplifting morale and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. 2️⃣ Building Confidence: Cement confidence in the power of human-centered design, encouraging teams to fully embrace and implement its methodologies. 3️⃣ Winning Stakeholder Support: Display early successes to stakeholders, earning their trust and securing support for future endeavors. 4️⃣ Accelerating Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, enabling switch iterations and refinements. 5️⃣ Maximizing Impact: Deliver measurable results efficiently, focusing on high-impact, low-effort initiatives. For access to the exclusive tool created for participants, please message us. Stay tuned for information about Part 2 of this webinar series: Showcase Value: Strategies for Demonstrating the Tangible + Intangible Value of your Human-Centered Innovation Work. Access the recording of Part 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gtkKEJPQ

The Stratos team would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the incredible panelists for our Webinar One: Igniting ‘Quick Wins’ for Design and Innovation Teams earlier this week: Alan J. Gray II, MBA, Monica Weiler, Ph.D., Lindsey Messervy, Jessica Dugan, MDes MBA We received some great feedback from attendees: "Great information!" "Helpful case demos!" "They did a great job!" If anyone couldn't make it to the webinar and would like the Replay, Top Takeaways, and Rapid Experimentation Tool, please send us a quick message with your email address, and we will get those sent right over. 🚀 🚀Save the date for Webinar Two: Making the Invisible Value of Your Innovation Work Shine May 1st!!!🚀🚀