"Don't be a team of Stars, but a Star Team!" - Dr. Dennis Vogt

Who is Dr. Dennis Vogt

Dr. Dennis Vogt is an esteemed marketing and consumer behavior expert, currently serving as a lecturer at the University of St. Gallen. In addition, he is a Managing Partner at The Transformation Group, where he guides businesses through strategic and organizational transformations. Some of his prestigious clients are brands such as Porsche, MIGROS, BMW, KIND, STIHL, and many others.

Previously, he led the Center for Innovation at the University of St. Gallen, focusing on successfully commercializing innovative products and services. In addition, he completed his doctoral thesis on the perception of innovations at the Institute for Customer Insight at the University of St. Gallen. Dr. Vogt is also the founder of the housekeeping startup Jeffrey.

What we talked about

Introduction: In this episode, host Roberto sits down with Dennis Vogt, to explore the complex aspects of innovation and brand positioning. Dennis shares his business, aeronautical engineering, and psychology expertise, providing valuable insights into creating successful innovations that capture people's attention in a noisy market while maintaining meaningfulness. In addition, they discuss the importance of showcasing unique features and specific benefits to differentiate a brand and effectively communicate its value to customers.

Episode Highlights:

- The importance of balancing novelty and meaningfulness in innovation

- Understanding the need for innovations to be perceived as innovative by customers

- Case study: Dyson's successful differentiation through cyclone technology and effective communication of benefits

- Challenges in the innovation process and the concept of "Emerging Nature Consumers" as valuable contributors

- Involving customers with open minds, visual thinking skills, and high empathy levels in innovation processes

- Prioritizing star teams that work well together and emphasizing the importance of collaboration

- The role of shared values and a clear mission in fostering a thriving company culture

- Skepticism towards generational research and the importance of individualism in understanding the Generation Z

- Being critical of research methodologies and market insights before making decisions

Conclusion: This engaging conversation with Dennis Vogt sheds light on innovation, brand positioning, and decision-making nuances. Listeners will gain valuable insights into balancing novelty and meaningfulness, involving customers effectively, building star teams, and being critical of data and research methodologies. 

Follow Dr. Dennis Vogt:

Website: https://www.drdennisvogt.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dennis-vogt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdennisvogt

The Transformation Group: https://the-transformation-group.ch

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