Innovation Consultant Paris Thomas: Leveraging AI and Business Model Canvas for Success
Description
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi Ox explores the intersection of innovation and coaching with Paris Thomas, an experienced innovation consultant and leadership trainer. Paris shares insights on leveraging AI and frameworks like the Business Model Canvas to revolutionize innovation processes. The discussion delves into the importance of customer interviews and the role of failure in innovation, providing valuable lessons for coaches and consultants looking to enhance their offerings.
Key Learnings:
- Embrace failure as a crucial part of the innovation process; it's essential for discovering successful strategies.
- Utilize tools like the Business Model Canvas to visualize and refine business strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Engage in customer interviews to gather actionable insights and validate assumptions, enhancing the effectiveness of coaching and consulting services.
Links & Resources:
- RapidVisual – https://www.rapidvisual.ai/
- metaFox Learning Tools – https://metafox.eu/
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- Check out the last two episodes featuring Paris Thomas - https://metafox.eu/podcast
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
00:53 Real-World Application and Challenges
01:30 Guest Introduction: Paris Thomas
02:08 Paris's Journey from Leadership to Innovation
05:21 The Role of AI in Innovation
06:11 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Failures
11:31 Building and Testing Business Models with AI
26:24 AI vs Human Insights in Workshops
27:04 Creating Customer Value Scenes
28:02 Using AI for Customer Interviews
29:25 Strategic Business Model Enhancements
30:31 AI Conversations for Better Revenue
33:54 Scaling Customer Interactions with AI
41:09 Experimenting with Pricing Strategies
46:07 Lightning Round: Facilitator Insights
51:49 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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