Learnovate 2.0

Aligning Innovation with Business Strategy

130+

Senior Leaders & Startup Founders

Industries

INDUSTRY

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UNBOX METHODOLOGY

Innovation & Three Box Strategy

Purpose

The purpose of Learnovate 2.0 was to build awareness among business leaders about the critical need to align innovation initiatives with their core business strategies.

In today's rapidly evolving world, organizations often focus disproportionately on managing the present, believing that the future will naturally unfold. However, the reality is that the seeds of the future are planted and nurtured today, in small, deliberate actions. Learnovate 2.0 aimed to shift this mindset by empowering leaders to:

•Recognize the importance of balancing current operational excellence with forward-looking innovation.
•Understand that failing to innovate can lead to stagnation and irrelevance in an increasingly competitive market.
•Collaborate and co-strategize with peers and teams to drive innovation aligned with their business goals.

Unbox Experience partnered with one of the Top 3 thinkers in the world - Prof. VG to redefine the need for strategic innovation for leaders of 65+ organizations.

Challenge

Research shows that organizations face critical challenges in balancing present operations with future innovation:

•Overfocus on Present Operations: Over 70% of leaders dedicate most of their energy to managing current business needs, neglecting the future.
•Lack of Innovation: Companies that fail to innovate risk stagnation or obsolescence in fast-changing markets.
•Unrealized Future Potential: Leaders often assume the future will unfold naturally, overlooking incremental changes shaping it today.

These challenges prevent organizations from seizing opportunities and adapting to market shifts effectively. Learnovate 2.0 tackled these issues head-on with practical tools and strategies.

The Journey of Learnovate 2.0

Unbox Experience created Learnovate 2.0 as a strategy refining program to help 130+ business leaders understand the critical importance of aligning innovation initiatives with their core business strategies.

Three-Box Strategy Framework

•Prof. Vijay Govindarajan (VG), in collaboration with Unbox helped leaders use his groundbreaking Three-Box Strategy as a structured framework.
•Box 1: Execute present business operations with excellence.
•Box 2: Let go of outdated practices and beliefs.
•Box 3: Strategically invest in future-focused innovation.

Unbox Experience's Unique Approach

•Inviting Experts and Clients Together: Business leaders from diverse industries were brought together to explore how to build future-ready organizations.
•Introducing VG's Philosophy: VG, the author of The Three-Box Solution, shared his extensive research and practical insights, inspiring leaders to think beyond the present.
•Demonstrating Tools in Action: Unbox introduced innovation tools and frameworks that participants could implement immediately in their businesses.
•Operationalizing the Strategy: While VG provided the foundation, Unbox ensured that the strategy was actionable, showing participants how to integrate it seamlessly into their workflows.

The Learnovate 2.0 Success Story

•VG's 40 Years of Research: Unbox's principal consultant - Saveen shared case studies of operationalizing the concepts of VG's Three-Box Strategy, bridging the gap between concept and application for business leaders.
•Well-Researched Tools: Participants were introduced to Unbox's proprietary innovation toolkit, designed to integrate seamlessly into their business strategies.
•Unbox Innovation Consulting: VG launched the Unbox's innovation consulting journey to help organization apply the strategy and innovation tools.
•Real-Time Application: Unbox guided participants in applying the Three-Box Strategy directly to their company's unique challenges and opportunities, making innovation practical and actionable.

Impact

Learnovate 2.0 was a transformative experience powered by Unbox's vision and VG's expertise. By aligning innovation with business strategy, the program empowered leaders to reimagine their organizations' futures.

Unbox Experience demonstrated its ability to operationalize 40 years of research, ensuring that VG's Three-Box Strategy could be applied directly to the unique challenges faced by today's businesses.

This program is a testament to Unbox's commitment to helping organizations:

•Innovate strategically
•Co-create future-ready solutions
•Build a sustainable culture of innovation
•Make innovation real for every leader

130+

Business Leaders

Industries

"I had a wonderful time at the Unbox event. We spent a lot of time discussing the Three-Box Strategy, and the energy in the room was incredible. The session encouraged me to take a step back from my day-to-day business activities and think deeply about the bigger challenges and the goals I should be setting—not goals against competitors, but goals against ourselves. The opportunity to reflect, strategize, and apply these insights with my team was truly valuable. VG was an outstanding and energetic speaker, and this event was a great, bittersweet moment of reflection and growth for me. I truly appreciate the experience."

BERTRAND MUELLER

FOUNDER - CALIFORNIA BURRITO

"The experience was amazing—I would even say I was 'unboxed' by the way VG unfolded the Three-Box Strategy during the session. It showed me how mindfully applying this framework can enable organizations to shape the future and unleash possibilities over probabilities. That was my key takeaway. Learnovate 2.0 has truly helped me understand how innovation can thrive when L&D and business co-strategize for larger success. I also want to appreciate Unbox for their thoughtful approach and the design thinking embedded in the tools they provided, which I’ve already started applying. A truly impactful experience!"

PRAVEEN DEVNAPALIN

L & D - VIDEORISE PVT. LTD.

"It was an amazing session. I came in with a blank slate, no preconceived notions, and believe me, after hearing VG, it completely changed my perspective. He mentioned that what we were learning was common sense, but honestly, it takes someone like VG to put it into perspective. The way he explained things, the examples he shared—it really made me reflect on why leaders think differently at times and why alignment can be a challenge. It was truly inspiring to hear him, and I’m taking back a lot of valuable insights. We have a leadership meet coming up, and I’m excited to use some of these learnings to inspire our leaders. Thank you so much, Saveen and the Unbox team, for organizing this session. I hadn’t anticipated learning in this particular way, but today, I learned how to think differently, and that’s a powerful takeaway."

KAVITA RAMESH

CFO - AMZ

"Learnovate 2.0 was an incredible and thought-provoking experience. It stands out as one of the most impactful programs I’ve attended in recent times. Prof. Vijay Govindarajan’s energy and insights truly elevated our thinking and provided a clear direction for driving innovation within our organization."

ASHWATHEJ PURUSOTTAM

"Learnovate 2.0 was an unforgettable experience for me. The vibrant environment and the opportunity to meet Prof. Vijay Govindarajan in person were incredible—I’ve been a huge fan of his work for years. Even though I was familiar with the Three-Box Strategy, the new examples and insights shared during the session felt refreshing and deeply relevant. This program left me with actionable takeaways and a renewed perspective. Thank you, Unbox team, for curating such an inspiring and impactful session!"

MOHAN SREVASTAV

"A big thank you to Guru and the Unbox team for organizing such a wonderful session on Three-Box Thinking. It was a powerful reminder of how easily we get caught up in managing the present and forget to focus on building the future. This session was a big eye-opener for me, and I think all leaders should take this to heart—investing across all three boxes is so important for unlocking our potential and driving our organizations forward. Truly a fantastic learning experience!"

GURMEET SRAN

TRANSFORMATION LEADER - DIAGEO

"This was an incredible program by Prof. VG, and my first time attending such an impactful workshop. The Three-Box Solution—how to sustain, destroy, and create—was simplified beautifully, and it completely changed my perspective on approaching things differently in life and business.Thank you, Saveen and the Unbox team, for this amazing experience. It was a privilege to attend this live session with Prof. VG, and I’m excited to apply these learnings to my work and life."