Leaders 5.0: Writing Humanity’s Next Chapter Together
At Rio Innovation Week, an event with 180,000 visitors in 3 days, I walked on stage SOCIETY 5.0 with a simple message: “We are not here to fight against machines — we are here to write the next chapter of humanity.” This wasn’t just a keynote line. It’s a compass I’ve been carrying for years, […]
SOCIETY 5.0 – Designing a Superintelligent Future with the Compass of Innovation
By Alan Zettelmann — CEO of INNOCONSULT, global innovation strategist and author of Commanding Innovation. In a world where change is the only constant, humanity is witnessing an unprecedented evolutionary leap. Japan’s vision of Society 5.0, introduced in 2016 and refined in 2021, proposes an audacious horizon: the complete convergence of cyberspace and the physical […]
IMS Implementation Barriers Worldwide: Why Visionary Leadership is the Missing LinK
By Alan Zettelmann – Ahead of the Curve Innovation The ISO 56001 Innovation Management System (IMS) standard promises a structured pathway to embed innovation into an organization’s DNA. On paper, it’s a global blueprint for turning creativity into measurable, repeatable outcomes. In reality, adoption is slow, patchy, and often misunderstood. After more than a decade […]
Ahead of the Curve #05: REVOLUTIONIZING TELECOM WITH TOKENIZATION IN 5G
In this episode of “Ahead of the Curve Innovation,” Alan Zettelmann interviews Gonzalo Olivares, founder of Omanet and a tech pioneer from Mexico. Gonzalo shares his journey from mastering TCP/IP protocols to creating innovative solutions that bring internet services to underserved communities. Discover how tokenization is transforming telecom towers and why perseverance and learning are […]
Ahead of the Curve #04: THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS: AI, DATA SOVEREIGNTY & QUANTUM INSIGHTS
Join us in this exciting episode of “Ahead of the Curve Innovation” as Alan Zettelmann interviews Celso Ricardo Rego, an AI and quantum physics expert from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Celso shares his remarkable journey from the Amazon to becoming a leader in AI innovation and dives deep into the strategic importance of AI […]
Ahead of the Curve #03: GIJS VAN WULFEN’S SECRETS REVEALED
In this exclusive episode, Alan Zettelmann in a unique conversation with Gijs van Wulfen, author of Breaking Innovation Barriers. Together, they dive into the biggest obstacles to innovation and share practical strategies to help you break through and drive change in your organization. If you’re passionate about innovation and looking for actionable insights, this is […]
Accelerate Innovation with ISO 56001: Alan Zettelmann’s Insights at International Innovation Forum
Discover how to accelerate your business innovation with insights from Alan Zettelman, the author of “Commanding Innovation.” In this enlightening video, we delve into the key concepts presented at the International Innovation Forum during the launch of ISO 56001 in Lima, Peru. Alan shares his eight-year journey leveraging the ISO 56000 series to navigate the […]
Ahead of the Curve #02: Unlocking Innovation with ISO 56000 : Insights from Eoin Flavin on Ahead of the Curve
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, we explore the world of systematic innovation through the lens of the ISO 56000 family of standards. Host Alan Zettelmann speaks with Eoin Flavin, Managing Director at Stepstone, who shares his expertise on how ISO 56000 provides a structured framework to drive innovation across organizations. The discussion […]
Ahead of the Curve #01: José Cano on CIO Innovation and Digital Transformation
Discover how CIOs are driving innovation and leading digital transformation in an ever-changing business landscape. In this episode of “Ahead of the Curve Innovation,” host Alan Zettelmann interviews José Antonio Cano, Research Director at IDC Spain, to explore practical and groundbreaking strategies. José dives into topics like real-time data analytics, the impact of ISO 56000, […]
ALAN ZETTELMANN ON TRANSFORMING BUSINESSES WITH INNOVATION 360
Dive into the future of innovation with Alan Zettelmann and Allan Fors at the Black Belt Summit 2023 in Budapest! This exclusive interview uncovers the latest methodologies in innovation management, the transformative power of AI, and how businesses can leverage tools like Innovation 360 to stay competitive. Discover: