FOUNDER/PRACTICE LEAD | SIXDOTS.IO
Bola Adesope
Bola wants to change the world of work and the way we deliver value.
Currently the Founder/Practice Lead at SixDots.io, a capacity and human capital development company with a mission to transform 1 Milllion Processionals by 2030 using the three pillars of Mindset, Skillset and Toolset, and Lead, Advisory & Transformation at Stacey & Lloyd Consulting, he has been described as a visionary Consultant, Executive Advisor and Transformation Specialist dedicated to revolutionizing how we work and deliver value. Renowned as a multi-award-winning consultant, trainer, speaker, and coach, Bola is highly regarded for his exceptional ability to drive and lead Agile, Business, and Digital Transformations across North America, Europe, and Africa.
With over a decade of consulting experience working for Accenture, Deloitte and co, Bola has guided and advised companies across various sectors—including Telecoms, Insurance, Banking, Retail, IT, and Tech—in overcoming complex business challenges and enhancing the value they provide to clients and stakeholders. His deep expertise in Business Analysis, Product Management, Strategy, Change Management, Operating Model & Organizational Design and Business Agility has made him a pivotal force in delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide products and mission-critical transformation initiatives.
A Keynote and International Speaker across 5 continents, Bola is known for his dynamic and engaging presentation style, Bola captivates audiences with his extensive knowledge and passion for product and people transformation,
He was named Top Business Analyst to Watch Out for in 2022 by IIBA, was the Agile Emerging Speaker Winner Toronto in 2019, Top 75 RBC Canadian Immigrant amongst many other awards.
Presentation: You Don’t Know Me: Reimagine Product Innovation and Customer Value
What does true innovation in product development really look like? How do we create products that deliver lasting value and deeply resonate with customers? In the rush to develop new products, the true essence of innovation can often get lost, and what we end up with may not meet customer needs or align with broader business goals.
This session will challenge traditional views of product innovation by reimagining the process through the lens of Customer Centricity. We’ll explore how to craft innovative products that deliver market-fit solutions, capable of driving measurable business outcomes.
We’ll focus on moving beyond the “feature factory” mentality, where the emphasis is placed on endless feature lists instead of delivering value to real users. We will dive into the practical principles of Customer Centricity, Design Thinking, User Persona, lean innovation, and product-market fit, which help create products that customers love.
Participants will walk away with actionable insights on how to employ customer-driven innovation strategies, user-centered design, and continuous feedback loops to build products that deliver real, measurable value.
Through case studies of successful products, we will analyze what worked, what didn’t, and discuss how to overcome common anti-patterns in product management that can derail the true delivery of customer value. We will discuss the importance of maintaining a customer-first mindset and how to leverage modern product management frameworks to guide your innovation efforts.
At the end, you’ll have deeper understanding of how to reimagine product innovation and walk away with tangible tools and strategies.