Leading Innovation at IBM – Nick Donofrio

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you moving fast enough?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Nick Donofrio, who has spent most of his life as a technology leader.  Although Nick had countless accomplishments, he wonders if he was moving fast enough.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years.  During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM.  And, he was named one of Business Week’s 25 top innovation champions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nick is the author of the book:  If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes.  The book discusses how Nick and others led IBM’s global technical team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During our discussion, Nick talks about how Innovation played an important role in IBM’s transformation during his 44 years at the company. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m sure you will enjoy this discussion (and get some tips for your own business, like I did) as Nick shares his knowledge and experiences during his many years at IBM.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Transforming IBM into an innovation company was all about value creation.” –</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Nick Donofrio</span></p> <p><strong>Today on the</strong> <strong><em>Tech Leader Talk</em></strong> <strong>podcast:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How IBM was transformed into an innovation company</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Helping your team members be more successful</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The role of Nick’s mom in his career</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nick’s Book:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">: