Innovation That Sticks: From Idea to Bottom Line Impact

Episode Summary:

Innovation isn’t just about having a great idea — it’s about making that idea stick and turning it into bottom line impact. In this episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant talks with Stephen Hinch — executive consultant, former tech executive at Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and TeamLogic IT, and author of Winning Through Innovation.

Steve shares lessons from a career credited with over a billion dollars in new revenue. From leading disruptive projects inside large corporations to running his own IT business, Steve explains what it takes to drive meaningful innovation while still keeping balance in life.

You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between incremental and disruptive innovation
  • Why most managers can’t lead true disruptive innovation
  • Best practices for staffing and launching innovation projects
  • How failure can be a stepping stone to success
  • Lessons from Steve’s journey: R&D → marketing → general manager → entrepreneur
  • What it really means to win at work and at home

Connect with Steve Hinch:

  • Website: https://www.stephen-w-hinch.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinch/

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