#73 - From Creators to Coaches: Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Transformation | Prof. Michael McCathren | Chick-fil-A

Innovation Rockstars

"How can you create this army of everyday innovators throughout your organization? Whether it's 100 people or 100,000 employees, democratizing innovation is key."

In this episode of Innovation Rockstars, we feature Michael McCathren, Senior Principal for Enterprise Innovation at Chick-fil-A and former Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia. Michael shares his incredible journey from a 15-year-old restaurant worker to leading innovation at Chick-fil-A.

Discover how his team transformed from project execution to becoming in-house innovation consultants, democratizing innovation across the company. Learn about their unique approach to fostering a culture of innovation, including consulting, facilitation, and leveraging Gen-AI. This episode is a must-listen for corporate leaders and innovation enthusiasts looking to understand how to foster a culture of innovation, scale innovation and drive impactful change.

Tune in to learn about best practices and strategies for scaling innovation across large teams.

*** RELATED LINKS *** Check out Michael's book "6Ps of Essential Innovation" (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Michael-McCathren/dp/B0B5GZ6BT2) we talk about in this episode.

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