The Great Reshuffle Why Adobe Couldnt Beat Figma Howard Yu Sangeet Paul Choudary
Why couldn’t Adobe—with all its resources—stop Figma? In this power-packed episode of The Innovation Show X, Aidan McCullen dives deep into disruption, transformation, and the future of work with Howard Yu (Leap) and Sangeet Paul Choudary (Reshuffle, Platform Revolution). You’ll learn why Adobe’s shift to the cloud was just Act 2, and why surviving in the new economy requires mastering Act 3—orchestration, data flows, and multiplayer collaboration. 💡 Topics include: Why collaboration isn’t just a feature—it’s a business model How AI is reshaping the architecture of value creation What John Deere, Shein, and Tesla can teach legacy companies The hidden difference between execution and orchestration How to make your business future-ready 📚 Books discussed: Leap by Howard Yu and Reshuffle by Sangeet Paul Choudary 🔗 Follow the guests: Howard Yu – Substack: One Inch Ahead https://howardyu.substack.com Sangeet Paul Choudary – Substack: Platforms https://platforms.substack.com Aidan McCullen https://thethursdaythought.substack.com 🎙 Hosted by Aidan McCullen | Sponsored by Kyndryl #InnovationShow #AdobeVsFigma #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #AI #PlatformEconomy
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The Power of Productive Failure with Manu Kapur (Part 3 Finale)
In this final part of our compelling trilogy, Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, returns to uncover the psychology behind effective learning. Discover why failing first can drive deeper understanding, greater retention, and lasting mastery. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, this episode explores real-world strategies rooted in research—from the Zeigarnik Effect to motivational boosts like loss aversion, endowed progress, and goal gradients. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode offers tools to rethink failure as a powerful ally in personal growth and innovation. What You’ll Learn: Why failure can enhance memory and understanding The science of loss aversion and how to hack it for learning Endowed progress and goal gradient theory in practice How to spark curiosity and mastery in children and adults Building learning resilience and overcoming imposter syndrome A practical model for designing learning for yourself and others Resources & Links: 🧠 Manu Kapur’s Book: Productive Failure – https://amzn.to/3WzFuZD 🌐 Manu Kapur’s Website: www.manukapur.com 🔗 Kyndryl Institute: www.kyndryl.com/institute 🎙️ Host: Aidan McCullen – www.TheInnovationshow.io Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:38 Welcoming the Guest: Manu Kaur 01:15 Understanding the Zeigarnik Effect 04:00 Affective Boost Levels: Loss Aversion and Endowed Progress 08:16 Goal Gradient and Personal Motivation 12:44 Growth Mindset and Effort 16:46 Children, Uncertainty, and Learning 21:51 Achievement Goals vs. Mastery Goals 26:27 Phenomenological Primitives and Learning 29:01 Understanding the Role of Context in Learning 31:49 The Power of Comparison and Contrast 34:34 Learning Through Metaphors and Case Studies 38:58 Addressing Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Challenges 41:14 Productive Failure in Learning and Growth 45:17 Designing Effective Learning Tasks 49:44 The Importance of Affective Draw in Mastery 56:13 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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Expected Value xV - Revolutionizing Innovation Metrics with Simon Hill
Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals how to measure and prove the real value of innovation—avoiding theatre, zombie projects, and wasted budgets with his groundbreaking xV framework. Simon introduces his Expected Value (xV) framework, a new system that combines confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit to prove innovation’s worth in terms business leaders and CFOs understand. From case studies to the role of AI, Simon shows how xV helps organizations escape wasted budgets, align innovation with strategy, and create lasting competitive advantage. We discuss: Why most companies fail at measuring innovation The pitfalls of innovation theatre and zombie projects How the xV formula works in real-world organizations Kill credits, project evaluation, and stopping bad investments early The role of AI and data science in innovation decisions Case studies including Nvidia and the S-Curve of technology adoption 👉 Get Simon’s Book: https://xvbook.com 👉 Learn more about Wazoku: https://wazoku.com 👉 About our sponsor Kyndryl: https://kyndryl.com/institute This episode is essential listening for innovation leaders, CFOs, strategists, and business executives who want to move beyond activity metrics and finally prove the real value of innovation.
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Michael Raynor on Strategy RAP Model BCE Case Study
In this episode, Michael Raynor — author of The Strategy Paradox and co-author with Clayton Christensen of The Innovator’s Solution — joins Aidan McCullen to explore why most strategies fail and how leaders can fix them. From the RAP (Resource Allocation Process) model to the real-world case of BCE’s diversification journey, Raynor unpacks how strategy is shaped by resource allocation, risk, and CEO intervention. Learn how top leaders can navigate uncertainty, overcome divisional barriers, and unlock strategic synergies. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why strategies often fail — and the CEO’s role in fixing them How the RAP model explains real-world decision-making Lessons from BCE’s diversification journey The tension between divisional goals and corporate strategy Practical tools for managing risk and strategic integration ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Intro & Kyndryl Overview 00:28 Historical Perspectives on Strategy 00:57 Approaches to Resource Allocation 02:36 Guest Introduction: Michael Raynor 03:13 Academic Journey & Mentors 07:35 The RAP Model Explained 11:32 Challenges in Strategic Decision Making 22:51 BCE’s Diversification Story 31:46 Entering Mobile Telephony 32:28 Strategic Synergies & Capital Constraints 33:48 Independent Operations & Market Dynamics 35:19 Challenges of Strategic Integration 36:11 Retail Distribution & Evolutionary Lessons 38:36 Governance Rights & Incentive Structures 48:31 Historical Lessons & Modern Applications 58:20 Concluding Thoughts & Future Directions 🚀 Topics Covered: strategy, resource allocation, RAP model, diversification, BCE, corporate governance, disruptive innovation, CEO decision-making, real options, strategic integration. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, share, and explore more insights at https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
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Manu Kapur: The Science of Productive Failure & The Four A’s of Learning
In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen welcomes back Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, to explore the science of learning through failure. We uncover the Basic Knowledge Fallacy, debate Direct Instruction vs. Discovery Learning, and introduce the Four A’s of Learning (Activation, Awareness, Affect, Assembly). Manu also explains why variability, struggle, and pretesting drive deeper learning, adaptability, and long-term success. Whether you’re an educator, business leader, coach, or lifelong learner, this conversation will transform the way you think about learning and growth. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:33 – Welcoming the Guest: Manu Kapur 01:01 – Understanding the Basic Knowledge Fallacy 05:07 – Direct Instruction vs. Discovery Learning 08:08 – The Science Behind Productive Failure 14:01 – The Importance of Variability in Learning 21:14 – Pretesting and the Role of Struggle in Learning 26:43 – Final Thoughts and Cognitive Reflection Test 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why the path to learning is as important as the knowledge itself The strengths and limits of direct instruction and discovery learning How the Four A’s of Productive Failure create lasting understanding Why variability and desirable difficulties improve adaptability How struggle, pretesting, and impasses unlock deeper insights 📘 Resources: 📺 Watch more episodes of The Innovation Show: The Innovation Show on YouTube 🌐 Learn more about Manu Kapur: www.manukapur.com 📘 Get Manu’s book Productive Failure: https://amzn.to/3KrdV1Q
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