Case Study: Sony boosts innovation and leadership capacity with Impact International’s Leading Innovation programme

Sony boosts innovation adoption with Impact International as 91% apply new learnings

Sony, a global leader in the technology sector, sought to develop the innovation and leadership capabilities of its senior leaders and key talent across Europe. The challenge was to move these individuals from waiting for direction to becoming proactive change agents who could drive and sustain Sony's position at the leading edge of the electronics market. To address this, Sony partnered with vendor Impact International on a blended development journey called "Leading Innovation."

Impact International implemented a solution combining powerful face-to-face and virtual modules delivered via their experiential learning app, air™. The program focused on developing mindsets and skills to lead innovation, challenge the norm, and foster a curiosity for disruption. The results were significant, with 91% of participants applying the learnings directly into their work and 73% rewriting rules to improve processes. Impact International's program successfully empowered Sony's talent to see themselves as innovative change agents making a tangible difference to the business.

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