Leading with curiosity: The catalyst for innovation and growth
June 20, 2024
18:00-19:30
Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece
Costas Andriopoulos
Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship & Associate Dean of MBA programmes at Bayes Business School (City, University of London).
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In this engaging talk you will discover the power of curiosity as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.
Through thought-provoking insights and practical examples, Costas will explore how we can all harness the potential of purposeful curiosity to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and achieve sustainable success.
You will gain a deeper understanding of how curiosity fuels creativity, unlocks hidden potential, and leads to breakthrough ideas. By embracing curiosity as a strategic advantage, we can unlock new pathways to profit and long-term organizational success.
Join us to understand the transformative power of curiosity in driving creativity and innovation; develop strategies for cultivating a culture of curiosity within teams and organizations; and to leverage purposeful curiosity for identifying and capitalizing on untapped market opportunities.
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The event will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation into Greek available for those who require it
Costas Andriopoulos is Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and serves as the Associate Dean of MBA programmes at Bayes Business School (City, University of London). Costas ranks in the top 3% globally in innovation management based on citation count. He is deeply committed to education, equipping founders, and leaders with the tools to think differently, encouraging them to take calculated risks, and guiding them to make decisions that lead to meaningful and impactful innovations. Costas also played a pivotal role in establishing Bayes X, a prominent research centre dedicated to innovation and disruption. He has co-authored the textbook “Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation” (5th Edition, Sage, 2024) and authored “Purposeful Curiosity: How asking the right questions will change your life” (Hachette Books, 2022; Yellow Kite Books, 2023), a popular book that delves into the transformative power of purpose-driven curiosity for success and fulfilment. Additionally, he is the Director of Avyssos Advisors Ltd., a consultancy specializing in innovation management.
