Now online: State-of-Innovation #11 with Bernhard Schmidt, Director of Standard Tube Feeding & Powder Business, at Fresenius Kabi Business Unit Nutrition, and highly engaged in Strategic Marketing & Portfolio Management: 

"How an organization's immune system prevents innovation – and how to cure it" 

🎧 **Why You Should Listen:** 

Bernhard works as Director of Standard Tube Feeding & Powder Business at Fresenius Kabi, with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. His previous roles include significant positions at Roche, specializing in business development, product innovation, and digital transformation, driving growth and operational excellence. 

Key Takeaways of that Episode: 

• How can we anchor innovation in top management as an investment that achieves an expected and predictable result? 

  
  



• How do we achieve customer-centric innovations instead of relying solely on experience (we have been in business for 20 years and know our customers) and gut feeling? 

  
  



• How can innovation be triggered from outside of an existing core business – and successfully implemented? 

  
  

Our conversation uncovers the common internal obstacles that prevent innovative ideas from flourishing within companies, such as entrenched processes, risk aversion, and the adherence to legacy systems. We explore practical strategies to overcome these barriers and foster a culture that embraces change and encourages creative problem-solving. 

Whether you’re a leader looking to drive change, a team member seeking to bring new ideas to the table, or an innovation enthusiast, this episode provides the practical insights to help you navigate and overcome the internal challenges of driving innovation within your organization. 

Feel free to share your thoughts and key takeaways from the episode in the comments below. Let's start a conversation about how we can all innovate and grow together! 

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