1760 Sessions Podcast Episode #34 | The Innovation Garage® and Jon Washington

Originally featured on 1760 Sessions Hosted by Harry Thornberry. Harry Thornberry. from 1760 Strategic AI (based in the UK) who hosts the 1760 Sessions Podcast Series and Jon Washington of The Innovation Garage® have an thoughtful conversation about the entrepreneurial journey and the current and future states of AI. In this forty (40) minute conversation, Jon shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of human-centered approaches in AI and the leadership training necessary for AI to be effective. The Entrepreneurship Journey and Current AI trends. Jon discusses the origin of his company, the tailored programs they offer to clients, and the evolving landscape of AI, advocating for critical thinking over reliance on technology. Jon also reflects on the future of Innovation Garage, focusing on organic growth and maintaining a lean structure to avoid operational pitfalls. Key Takeaways from the Discussion: The name ‘Innovation Garage’ was inspired by a family dinner. Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship allows for owning your time. Creating something that draws on your technical background and color palate of individual skills is essential. The importance of solving real business problems through tailored training. Building capability in clients is a key goal of The Innovation Garage consulting model. AI tools should support human-centered processes, not replace critical thinking. Organizational knowledge is crucial and should be retained. The evolution of AI tools requires careful evaluation and strategy. Success stories from clients are more valuable than traditional ROI metrics. Maintaining a lean structure helps avoid operational rigidity. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction & Journey [10:00] Human-Centered AI [20:00] Change Management Insights [30:00] Leadership Lessons About The Innovation Garage® We help organizations think differently, innovate faster, and build internal capability for sustainable growth. The Innovation Garage® — Change management consultants delivering expert support from ideation to execution. Mission: Make Things. Make Things Better. Teach Others.® Proven Results: $1B+ revenue • $350M+ savings • 125+ patents Book a consultation: https://theinnovationgaragecalendar.a...[]=11526279 #ChangeManagement #AILeadership #OrganizationalChange