Back to overview Mikko Lehtonen Send E-Mail Mikko studied industrial engineering and financial economics: The promise of a “money machine operator’s occupation” glimmered in the future. But his interest in people and change processes quickly surpassed his enthusiasm for numbers. During his university career, Mikko delved into the subject “behavior and thinking of people in organizations.” Theories offer various and conflicting insights into the topic. over the years, he has developed a perspective on innovation, which can be summarized in three key points: 1. Genuine respect towards others builds fruitful soil for innovation. 2. Development takes place in interaction – innovation is not the business of lonely wolves. 3. Challenging your own thinking is difficult, but rewarding. At Innotiimi-ICG, Mikko focuses on facilitating co-operation, especially in new service design. He helps experts find new energy and ideas together. Expertise Team and leadership development Coaching ja team coaching Management of organizational change Development of services and service business Experimental development, Lean Startup and agile methods Supporting innovation and product development Past Projects Team coaching and development processes Training and coaching processes Innovation Accelerator -hankkeet ja Innovation boot camp -työpajat Service and business design projects Organisation of innovation and development activities Facilitating large workshops Good to Know Relaxes by reading while the TV collects dust in the basement Plays distorted sounds with his guitar when no one can hear Lives in the peace of the countryside in the middle of forests and fields Fatherhood teaches that no innovation project can compare to a child’s development Would you like to get in touch with Mikko? Contact