Commanding Innovation

Helping Top leaders get #1 Innovators in their industries. We turn Spenders into disruptive Innovators, entrepreneurs into thought leaders, and ordinary market followers into Technology drivers

Diplomacy and Innovation: Lessons from the Itamaraty Palace on Global Business Success

This week, I had the honor of accompanying a South African business delegation at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília during the official visit of the South African President to meet with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Watching the gears of international diplomacy turn is a powerful reminder for any business leader: Diplomacy opens doors, but Innovation Management sustains the growth. When companies cross borders whether from Africa to Brazil or vice versa the “Opportunity Space” is massive, but so

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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 key in the ever-evolving tech industry. This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about using technology for social good.

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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 investment. Explore topics such as data sovereignty, building proprietary AI systems, and the role of deterministic models in mission-critical operations. Learn why integrating AI into

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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 the episode for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay ahead with cutting-edge ideas and strategies!

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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 complexities of innovation management across various industries. Learn how to embrace uncertainty, overcome the fear of innovation, and implement the ISO 56000 framework to embed

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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 delves into the relationship between ISO 56000 and Innovation 360, with a special focus on Ireland’s innovation landscape. Eoin also reveals the role of leadership

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