Innov8rs Book Club—The Insider's Guide to Innovation @ Microsoft, JoAnn Garbin & Dean Carignan

JoAnn Garbin and Dean Carignan discuss their book "The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft," which launched on February 18. The book aims to democratize innovation and supports STEAM education. It features six case studies, including Xbox and Microsoft Office, and four patterns of innovation. They share insights such as “Leading with X” (customer experience), “Culture as a Verb”, “Innovation is Loopy”, and “Innovating Beyond Technology.” They emphasized the importance of servant leadership, trust, and the need for companies to adapt and innovate beyond just technology. The book also highlights Microsoft's evolution under Satya Nadella, focusing on collaboration and growth mindset.

Introduction and Book Overview0:02.

Authors' Backgrounds and Book Concept2:23

Book Structure and Case Studies5:52

Patterns of Innovation13:41

Q&A and Audience Engagement21:02

Innovation Beyond Technology32:12

Final Thoughts and Call to Action38:44