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Erich Kruschitz - Navigating Corporate Exploration
Manage episode 434748233 series 2794799
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive deep into managing innovation within large corporations with Erich Kruschitz, CEO of Mavie Next.
Erich shares detailed insights from his journey transforming UNIQA’s exploratory unit into a successful growth engine.
We explore the challenges of building and managing a team for innovation, the importance of clearly defined goals and organisational support, and the nuances of handling acquisitions and integrating diverse company cultures.
Key topics include the concept of ambidexterity, the characteristics necessary for a corporate explorer, and the importance of rituals in celebrating and learning from failures. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone involved in corporate strategy and innovation.
00:00 Introduction to Corporate Exploration
00:34 Sponsor Acknowledgment: Wazoku
01:12 Guest Introduction: Erich Kruschitz
01:58 Erich's Journey and Background
02:28 Building a Team for Exploration
04:22 UNIQA's Strategic Shift to Healthcare
11:08 Defining the Purpose and Scope
19:00 Challenges in Team Building
30:32 Acquisitions and Their Impact
37:51 Celebrating Failures and Learning
41:34 Conclusion and Contact Information
Find Erich here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-kruschitz/
Erich Kruschitz, Aidan McCullen, UNIQA, Mavie Next, SanusX, Wazoku, Corporate Explorer, innovation, ambidexterity, healthcare, insurance, leadership, startups, entrepreneurs, asset management, risk management, finance, telemedicine, employee health, elderly care
626 episodes
Manage episode 434748233 series 2794799
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive deep into managing innovation within large corporations with Erich Kruschitz, CEO of Mavie Next.
Erich shares detailed insights from his journey transforming UNIQA’s exploratory unit into a successful growth engine.
We explore the challenges of building and managing a team for innovation, the importance of clearly defined goals and organisational support, and the nuances of handling acquisitions and integrating diverse company cultures.
Key topics include the concept of ambidexterity, the characteristics necessary for a corporate explorer, and the importance of rituals in celebrating and learning from failures. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone involved in corporate strategy and innovation.
00:00 Introduction to Corporate Exploration
00:34 Sponsor Acknowledgment: Wazoku
01:12 Guest Introduction: Erich Kruschitz
01:58 Erich's Journey and Background
02:28 Building a Team for Exploration
04:22 UNIQA's Strategic Shift to Healthcare
11:08 Defining the Purpose and Scope
19:00 Challenges in Team Building
30:32 Acquisitions and Their Impact
37:51 Celebrating Failures and Learning
41:34 Conclusion and Contact Information
Find Erich here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-kruschitz/
Erich Kruschitz, Aidan McCullen, UNIQA, Mavie Next, SanusX, Wazoku, Corporate Explorer, innovation, ambidexterity, healthcare, insurance, leadership, startups, entrepreneurs, asset management, risk management, finance, telemedicine, employee health, elderly care
626 episodes
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