Fostering innovation within a large organisation

The video discusses the role of innovation in large organizations, highlighting the success of UCL's education consultancy, which operates on a business model that diverges from traditional university structures. The consultancy's latest project involves transforming a medicine program in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the importance of seizing opportunities and building global networks. The speaker emphasizes the need for foresight and risk-taking in fostering growth and innovation, even in risk-averse environments, suggesting that structural changes may be necessary to accommodate new ideas.

What challenges do big organizations face when it comes to innovation?

How has the education consultancy at UCL managed to flourish despite being outside the core business model of a university?

What is the significance of the project with the university in Mecca?

In what ways can universities branch out and create networks globally?

What qualities do the people involved in the consultancy possess that contribute to its success?