Is Bureaucracy Killing Your Innovation? (With Rani Al Hajji, Ex Colgate)

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When you get Rani Al Hajji, you gain insights from a global executive with a wealth of experience in fast-moving consumer goods, converted into practical, actionable strategies. His journey: from key roles at L’Oreal and Colgate to leading innovation and commercial strategies across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Drawing from over 25 years of experience with iconic brands and leading markets, Rani authored numerous successful business turnarounds and innovative product launches. In this episode, we dive DEEP into the interplay between agility and innovation, and how to leverage both for market success.

Introduction and Background:

• Rani’s journey from a global executive in consumer goods to an advocate for agile and innovative practices.
• The realisation of the challenges and opportunities in traditional product management.

The Concept of Innovation in Agile:

• How agility can drive product innovation.
• The importance of creating a belief system and movement around agile methodologies.

Challenges of Traditional Product Management:

• The inefficiencies and costs associated with rigid management practices.
• How traditional practices can stifle innovation and productivity.

The Role of Leaders in Modern Organizations:

• Redefining leadership roles to support agile transformations.
• The importance of developing and empowering teams rather than micromanaging.

Cultural Change and Organisational Dynamics:

• Engaging leadership to support new agile and innovative philosophies.
• Practical steps for leaders to initiate and sustain change within their organisations.

Practical Tools and Techniques:

• Actionable advice from Rani’s extensive experience to help leaders and managers adopt agile principles.
• The significance of aligning product vision with agile methodologies to achieve sustainable success.

Links and Resources:

• Connect with Rani Alhaji on LinkedIn

Host Bio

Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes.
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Capitole

1. Is Bureaucracy Killing Your Innovation? (With Rani Al Hajji, Ex Colgate) (00:00:00)

2. Agility in a Dynamic Market: Colgate's China Challenge (00:07:35)

3. Overcoming Bureaucracy: Tips for Success (00:15:16)

4. Balancing Global Reach with Local Relevance (00:20:56)

5. Innovation Killers: Bureaucracy and Over-Testing (00:27:43)

6. The Real Customer: Who Are You Serving? (00:37:07)