Dr Dave Richards, Cofounder of the MIT Innovation Lab, Master Strategist & Cultural Alchemist
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Free introductory presentations on insights from the MIT Innovation Lab, decades of entrepreneurial leadership at the forefront of digital innovation, and the Seven Sins of Innovation.
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Facilitation of your journey at the intersection of leadership, strategy, cultural transformation and innovation.
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Leadership team engagement, via one-to-one and group sessions, improving trust, accountability, cohesion, communication, synergy, and alignment.
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Advisory service drawing on decades of C-level leadership experience and deep expertise in strategy design and implementation, psychology as it plays out in culture, and innovation leadership.
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Enterprise culture health-checks, identifying which “sins” are blocking or reducing success, and which corresponding “virtues” to invest in developing to achieve innovation flow and greater ROI.
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Keynotes, workshops and panel discussions on various topics, including how evolution of the human mind, work and enterprises is shaped by tech and AI.
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Non-executive directorship, bringing unique perspective, depth and breadth of leadership experience to your board.
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An extensive global network of partners with world class expertise in areas such as corporate finance, exit strategies, business law, go-to-market strategies, revenue growth, marketing, product management, product development, organizational agility, management training, executive coaching, soft skills development, and all aspects of technology.
THE INTERSECTION OF STRATEGY, CULTURE, AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP
As a highly experienced master strategist, I have a successful track record as a P&L responsible senior executive, championing $1.2 billion in game-changing R&D that returned many $Billions of shareholder value, breaking into challenging markets, and winning major deals (e.g., $1 billion per annum customer from an entrenched competitor), leading significant change initiatives, and achieving competitive leadership in various strategically vital industry niches. I apply this expertise to support clients ranging from startups to multinationals, across various industries and globally.
As a psychologist and cultural alchemist, I encourage and empower the best from people – inspiring, motivating and facilitating transformation. I’ve guided organizations through challenging transitions. I have vast experience improving the functioning of boards, leadership teams, and organizations, effective integration following mergers and acquisitions, working across diverse cultures, improving customer experience and digital engagement, and creating winning cultures.
As an innovation thought-and-practice leader, I know how to counter the various obstacles that tend to undermine innovation initiatives, leading to mediocrity or failure. I have demonstrably improved the innovation capabilities of many organizations, leading to the launch of industry and world transforming business models, products and technologies. Let’s talk about how my uniquely specialized expertise can complement your existing capabilities.
My approach to innovation leadership can be summarized as bridging between the "hard stuff" of strategy (plus the measurable, bottom line results of strategy implementation) and the "soft stuff" of psychology and culture (more difficult to measure, but vitally important – such as mindsets, attitudes, morale, behavior). Effective bridging drives growth of everything that matters: sales, market share, profits, valuations, relationships, teams, people, and the capacity for value creation – a.k.a. innovation. My overarching goal is to drive game changing business model innovation by fostering winning culture connected (bridged) with powerfully aligned strategies.
If you're looking for a speaker who will challenge, inspire, and have lasting impact, Dr. Dave is the person. He recently led a session for our management team, and it was nothing short of exceptional. Dr. Dave has a unique ability to take complex ideas and make them both accessible and actionable. His insights on fostering innovation, breaking through barriers, and thinking beyond the obvious resonated deeply with our team. The discussions he sparked have continued long after his session, a true testament to his effectiveness as a speaker and facilitator. Beyond his expertise, Dr. Dave is simply awesome to work with—engaging, thoughtful, and deeply invested in making a real impact. I highly recommend him to any organization looking to elevate their thinking and drive meaningful change.
Steven Freidkin
Founder & CEO
Ntiva Inc.
I can highly recommend Dr Dave as an inspirational speaker on leadership and entrepreneurial thinking. Dr Dave delivered a thought-provoking presentation on these subjects at Ceuta'a recent international conference, attended by delegates representing healthcare distributors from 71 markets around the globe. Delegate feedback suggests the session was extremely motivational as it challenged them to think long and hard about the future direction of their business models and how their leadership was critical to future success.
Peter Burrows
Vice President
Business Development & M&A
Ceuta Group
Dave was kind enough to carry out an absolutely first-class seminar for The Tank Museum Senior Management Team. In a charity with widely divergent professional disciplines, breaking down functional barriers and focussing on common goals is critical for our business. Through his thought-provoking talks and diplomatic facilitation, we enjoyed the most positive, focussed and creative management strategy session we have ever had - the sort of thing that can change an organisation's future. Thanks Dave!
Richard Smith
Managing Director
The Tank Museum
