#12 - A Christmas Buffet Approach to Innovation

In this episode of the Honeypot podcast, Alexander and Fredrik use the analogy of a Swedish Christmas buffet (julbord) to illustrate how to approach innovation and continuous improvement effectively. They emphasize the importance of:

• Not spreading yourself too thin: Just like you shouldn't overload your plate at a buffet, organizations shouldn't try to tackle too many initiatives simultaneously.
• Strategic experimentation: Start with a strong foundation (the "potato") and experiment with new ideas ("herring") in a structured way.
• Context is key: Don't mix incompatible initiatives ("herring" and "Janssons frestelse"). Evaluate new ideas within the context of your organization's goals and values.
• Finding your criteria: Establish clear criteria to help you decide which initiatives to pursue and which to discard.

Tune in to learn how to avoid a Christmas buffet catastrophe and achieve success with your innovation efforts!

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and the Christmas Buffet Analogy

01:34 - Quantity vs. Quality in Continuous Improvement

03:24 - The Seven Plates Strategy for Innovation

06:30 - Drivers of Innovation and the Importance of Focus

09:29 - Establishing a Strong Foundation ("The Potato")

12:23 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation

14:13 - Avoiding Overwhelm and Focusing on the Core

17:25 - Incremental Innovation vs. Big Bang Changes

18:54 - The Importance of Context and Organizational Culture

20:42 - Using Criteria to Guide Innovation

23:37 - Challenge-Driven Innovation and Adaptability

26:07 - Christmas Buffet as a Bad UI

27:18 - Final Words and Tips

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