Interviewing for an “innovation strategy” position—any tips to stand out? Typical brand / creative strategy background and I’d love to nail this.

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Work on bullshitting and buzz words, but like, even more than the regular amount we use in agency life

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Brush up on innovation practice such as design thinking and human centered design. It’s different than straight brand strategy

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What’s the title? Don’t see a lot of these roles and curious

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Ideo has a video series on design strategy. Good place to start

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What does this role encompass?

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