Episode 324

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11th Dec 2024

324: Uncovering The Blind Spots Of Innovation

In the fast-paced world of retail, it’s easy to miss important trends and signals that are caught in our blind spot. Those hidden challenges and unnoticed risks can catch even the most seasoned leaders off guard. In this episode, Oliver Banks sits down with Carl Boutet, author of the new book BlindSpot, to uncover why these unseen risks occur, their impact on businesses, and how to avoid being caught off-guard. Together, they explore strategies for staying alert while balancing the critical elements of retail success, from customer focus and competitor awareness to operational efficiencies and financial health. Whether you're navigating technological innovation or operational changes, this conversation will help you sharpen your vision and stay ahead of the curve.

Listen to this episode to discover:

  • How to avoid being caught off-guard by the rapidly evolving world of technology.
  • What the most important skills to be developing right now are.
  • How to learn and adapt, as both an individual and as a company.

The show notes are at www.obandco.uk/324.

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Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks
Deliver retail transformation to improve profitability and delight your customers
The retail market is experiencing great disruption - from increased customer expectations, fierce competition and tough trading environments over multiple channels. Every week, join me, Oliver Banks, a retail transformation specialist, to get a bag full of insight, inspiration and ideas to kick start your performance.



You’ll pick up actionable tips and tactics to lead successful change – whether that’s developing lean operating models, improving customer experience, driving digital transformation or seizing omni-channel opportunities.



So, if your passionate about retail transformation and you lead critical retail change projects & programmes, then this is the podcast for you.



The Retail Transformation Show is brought to you by Oliver Banks, Founder of retail transformation consultancy, OB&Co. Find out more at obandco.uk.

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