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What if the perfect blueprint for solving your toughest business challenges has been hiding in plain sight all along? In this episode, we explore how biomimicry can transform product innovation, organisational culture, and even your company’s strategic approach.
In this latest episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, Dr. Ellen Pittman, a leading biomimicry expert and organisational culture strategist, reveals how nature-inspired solutions can unlock breakthrough ideas in business. From termite mound cooling systems to the collaborative behaviour of honeybees, Ellen’s examples illustrate how adopting nature’s proven methods can radically improve efficiency, spark innovation, and create a healthier workplace culture.
What you’ll learn
- Game-Changing Inspiration: How looking to nature uncovers sustainable, high-impact solutions for everyday business problems.
- Transforming Company Culture: Using nature’s collaborative models to reduce hierarchy and energise teams.
- Strategic Evolution: Why embedding biomimicry principles into your long-term vision can future-proof your organisation.
Highlights
00:00 - Getting into the un-seen
01:04 – Biomimicry 101: What It Really Means
06:29 – Real-World Case Studies (Eastgate Building, Mantis Shrimp Insight)
09:25 – Biomimicry’s Role in Organisational Culture
23:52 – The #CriticalFewActions™ to improve your business
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