Innovation in healthcare has become a key talking point amongst thought leaders and has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this new recording taken from an Edenic Round Table videocast, I'm joined by health and innovation experts to discuss how the UK healthcare system is embracing technology and innovation and the opportunities and barriers the sector faces as we try to push the boundaries of innovative thinking and evolve our approach to healthcare.   Panel Members:  Wayne Willis (host) Edenic Group Innovation Consultancy.   Darren Crombie - Founder of Health Tech company, Upstream Health  Pete Waddingham - Programme Manager at Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network  Dr Chris Mckee - Innovation Manager NHS Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust   Video version of the full podcast can be viewed at https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or by searching Edenic Group on YouTube

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Health Innovation State of the Nation

In this episode of Edenic Round Table, the Virtual Sessions, we discuss what the UK manufacturing sector might look like, post COVID-19. Our guest is Paul Sweeting, a mechanical engineer in the physical security manufacturing sector for the last 15 years. Paul discusses the need for innovation and sector collaboration in UK manufacturing, and why manufacturers need to be agile to navigate what might be the 'new normal' for UK manufacturing. We discuss what the industry can learn from the COVID-19 disruption, how the physical security industry might develop and the potential uplift for UK manufacturing as global innovators. See video version on our website, https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or search 'Edenic Group on YouTube.

A 'New Normal' for UK Manufacturing

In this episode, the Edenic team is joined by guest, Lindsey Newman-Wood. As a sprint master and an innovation and marketing consultant, Lindsey talks us about using the methodology of sprints to develop new ideas and innovate in business. We discuss the steps for running a remote sprint with your colleagues whilst social distancing and the importance of thinking disruptively if businesses are to survive and continue to grow. Video version can be seen on the Edenic Group website https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or by searching 'Edenic Group' on YouTube.

Innovating Through Sprints

In this episode of Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, the Edenic team is joined by fellow innovation consultant and sustainable mobility expert, Tristan Allen. As an owner of an eBike specialist outlet called Fully Charged Silverstone, Tristan is an advocate of developing innovative solutions for a greener and more sustainable way to travel. We discuss what the new normal of mobility might be post COVID-19, the health and environmental benefits of e-bikes, and how today's bikes have been designed to complement our daily work and social lives. On a wider level, we discuss the importance of innovation across all business, highlighted by the period of global disruption that we all find ourselves in, and how we might use this time as a catalyst to think differently about the way we live and work. Video version can be seen on the Edenic website https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or by searching 'Edenic Group' on YouTube. 

Increasing Sustainable Travel With E-Bikes

In this episode of our Edenic Round Table sessions we discuss the world of superyachts. Our guest is Elliot Dixon, Marketing manager at Smart Technology Advisers, who specialise in creating custom technology packages to be fitted in some of the world most luxurious superyachts. Elliot discusses what it takes to work in such a niche and exclusive industry, his approach to innovation, remaining relevant and future proofing, and the importance of enabling an innovative work place culture. Video version can be seen on the Edenic Group website https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or by searching 'Edenic Group' on YouTube.

Innovating in the Superyacht Industry

In this recording of Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, we are joined by Jordan Harvey, from consumer goods firm, Church and Dwight. Dialing in from Canada, Jordan gives his insight into how consumer goods firms are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they are reacting to the different shopping habits that consumers in Canada are displaying. We also discuss the future of consumer shopping with the rise of digital technology and how supply chains have had to adapt in an unprecedented period. Video version can be viewed on the Edenic Group website https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ or by searching 'Edenic Group' on YouTube

The Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer Goods Companies

In this episode of Edenic Group's daily vlog series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, we welcome Johnny Palmer, founder of Bristol based events production company, SXS. Together we discuss how businesses can develop new and innovative solutions if they think differently about their offer. Johnny highlights how he has diversified his own offer during the disruption of COVID-19, linking the sectors of events production and online education, and explains how businesses should be adventurous in their discovery of new opportunities. We provide 6 key considerations that businesses in all sectors should explore if they are to innovate, disrupt and survive in periods of adversity. Video can be viewed at edenicinnovations.com or by searching 'Edenic Group' on YouTube.

Business Innovation: Finding Adventure in Adversity

The manufacturing sector is hit hard in times of disruption, especially severe global impacts like the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Edenic Round Table, The Virtual Sessions, we discuss how manufacturers can think differently about their offer during this downtime, and how they can utilise digital tools and services to develop new innovations and business models to navigate disruptive periods and be sector change makers. Our guest on the show is Lucy Blackley, CEO of Product Lifecycle Management company, Bombyx PLM. Lucy provides her insight from what she is seeing first-hand in the manufacturing sector and the steps she feels business leaders can take to innovate, thinking differently and have continued growth. Video version available at edenicinnovations.com or search 'Edenic Group' on youTube.

Thinking Differently about Disruption in Manufacturing

In episode 4 of Edenic Group's, Virtual Sessions, we discuss the importance of building an innovation culture within your organisation. Without the correct culture, it's impossible to be disruptive or deliver innovative projects. The Edenic team highlight 5 key tips to help ensure your business has the right culture for innovation, to ensure innovation is 'always on'. Video version available at edenicinnovations.com or search 'Edenic Group' on YouTube.

How to Build an Innovation Culture

Taken from Episode 3 of Edenic Group's daily videocast series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions.  Many people are now working from home, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be difficult to stay focussed, remain productive and keep engaged with your colleagues when working remotely. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of working from home and highlight some of the great digital tools that are available to make remote working easier and more collaborative. 

Tools, Tips and Tricks for Remote Working

This recording is taken from one of Edenic Group's new daily videocast series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions. As the UK is currently on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we opted to record our series via Microsoft Teams, having daily discussions about innovation and thinking differently in business. In this episode, we discuss healthcare and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the health system. We discuss how organisations can think differently about their offer to support the health service and our role in society to adopt the tools and mindset to take more care of our own health and explore preventative solutions. To see the video versions visit edenicinnovations.com or search 'Edenic Group' on YouTube.

What does COVID-19 mean for healthcare?

In this podcast, I'm joined by Pete Waddingham, Programme Manager at the Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (YHAHSN), and my partners at Edenic Group, Jamie Del Grosso and Rob Lewis to discuss the role digital is playing in the health sector and what the UK's future healthcare industry might look like, aided by digital. The world population is rising and estimated to be around 50 billion by 2050. In the UK we are living longer and fortunate to have a healthcare system that is free at the point of access. But with a growing and ageing population, do we each need to play a role in supporting the health industry and take some responsibility for our own healthcare? Digital technology is playing an ever-growing role in the health industry. The National Health Service (NHS) and the industry as a whole are looking to explore this for new innovations and solutions to help support the sector, relieve pressure and aid the public in taking preventative measures to ill health and everyday care.  This is an insightful discussion, which highlights the many opportunities that can come from embracing digital and the public playing its part to help sustain and support the health, wellness and support sectors.

Digital Health; Should We Be More Responsible For Our Own Healthcare?

"Every business is a digital business, they just don't know it yet". This podcast is taken from a recording of our innovation consultancy, Edenic Group's new online panel discussion show, 'Edenic Round Table'. The show features the Edenic team and invited guests discussing the topics of innovation, disruptive thinking, digital technologies, business growth and barriers and innovation culture. In this inaugural episode, the Edenic team, Willis, Rob and Jamie, are joined by Mark Modena, Projects Director at Winning Moves - a business improvement and software development company that specialises in delivering SME support programmes, and Colin Bell, Business Growth Director at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and also a Management Consultant at Winning Moves.  Ahead of a new digital catalyst programme being rolled out to SME businesses across the Humber region, we discuss why it is so important for business leaders and owners to embrace digital technology if they are to survive, grow and innovate. We explore examples of businesses that have failed because they did not adapt to a digital climate and those that have disrupted industries with new, innovative offers. We also discuss why some business leaders are worried about change; how digital adoption may displace jobs, affect bottom lines and disrupt their way of doing business. The "terminator complex". Not everything has to be digital and sometimes does not make sense to be digital, but it would be dangerous to not explore and understand the opportunities that digital technology can provide to a business. If you're a business leader or owner, this is for you. Edenic Group: https://www.edenicinnovations.com/ Winning Moves: https://www.winningmoves.com/

Do You Have The Terminator Complex?

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Willis Talks podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Dean Adamson, who is the Managing Director and co-founder of the vegan sweets and confectionery business, Mummy Meagz.  Dean talks to me about living a vegan lifestyle and helps to demystify some of the rumours about veganism. We discuss why he and his family, also fellow vegans, created the vegan-friendly confectionary brand, Mummy Meagz, who say their mission is to simply make vegan versions of the world's favourite snacks. Dean highlights how the business has grown, now securing deals with major high street sellers, such as Holland and Barratt. Dean also talks to me about his life leading up to creating Mummy Meagz. A former Sniper in the British Army, a footballer in Australia and a business mentor at Virgin, Dean really has lived a full life. Like me, he hails from a council estate in Hull and has been driven to try new things, something he enthuses about to young people. He’s all about having a go. I really enjoyed this podcast, I hope you do too. Please remember to subscribe and share. Enjoy!

The Sweet Side of a Vegan Business

Willis is a co-founder of innovation consultancy, Edenic Group, an entrepreneur and musician. In this podcast series, Willis and invited guests discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, business, culture, innovation, disruptive thinking, technology, and winning in life.