In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we explore the always fascinating world of innovation with Anna Helander Westermark, Innovation Manager at Securitas. Anna shares insights from her work, where she combines technical expertise with a hands-on approach to client solutions. We get to learn about the structured processes her team uses, like how real-time prototyping is used to bring meaningful solutions to life. Listen in as Anna describes a recent project using Natural Language Processing to quantify the energy-saving impact of Securitas's guarding services, providing both clients and officers with valuable insights, as well as saving the planet. Anna also shares highlights from her training as a security officer and discusses how firsthand experience informs her team’s innovations. Join us for a conversation on fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, as well as the importance of psychological safety for true innovation. This episode will inspire to think about how research-driven innovation can create real-world impact.

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