Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant

Ellie Charles Mann Hummel   Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant    Driving Progress with Mann+Hummel's Hunter Strategy   In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive into innovative business practices with Mann+Hummel's CTO/CDO Charles Vaillant and Digital Ventures Manager Ellie Amirnasr. The guests discuss the pitfalls of applying traditional KPIs too early in new business ventures and advocate for non-financial progress metrics. They introduce the 'Hunter Strategy' for pursuing business validation and scaling within exploration-type projects. The conversation covers how to manage resource allocation efficiently, the evolution of their innovation framework, and essential advice for corporate explorers. This episode is sponsored by Wazoku, a leader in creating sustainable innovation ecosystems.   00:00 Introduction to Business Innovation 01:10 Sponsor Acknowledgment 01:49 Meet the Guests: Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant 02:54 Understanding Mann and Hummel 04:56 Challenges with Traditional Metrics 10:54 Hunter Strategy Explained 17:21 Implementing Effective Metrics 23:59 Resource Allocation in R&D 30:18 Advice for Corporate Explorers 34:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Business Innovation, KPIs, Venture Management, Non-Financial KPIs, Innovation Ecosystems, Corporate Exploration, Growth Validation, Hunter Strategy, Mann and Hummel, Wazoku, Aidan McCullen, Ellie Amirnasr, Charles Vaillaint, Corporate R&D, Digital Ventures, Strategic Metrics, Innovative Processes, Resource Allocation, R&D Investments, Corporate Transformation   Find Charles: Find Ellie: Find Aidan: