Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity

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Episodes 11

Avg. Duration 47m

Activity Highly Active

Since Dec 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

98%

Hosting

idbm30.new.sites.aalto.fi

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About This Podcast

In this Aalto University’s Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity podcast series, we discuss about leading for creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork, future of design intensive business and much more. The master programme International Design Business Management, IDBM in short, started in 1995 as the first joint study option among three Finnish universities that later became the founding institutions of Aalto University. It's more than fair to say that IDBM played a pivotal role in the creation of Aalto. In Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity, you will hear the thoughts of some of the leading creative business minds connected to IDBM. We discuss the past, present, and future, celebrating the programme's 30-year anniversary while revealing both intriguing insights from insiders and topical themes relevant to the creative industry. The podcast is hosted by Irina Viippola, an industrial designer, design entrepreneur, and Professor of Practice at Aalto University. Get tuned in and enjoy!

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Recent Episodes

Episode 10: Summary

Apr 22, 2026 34m

In this episode we summarize the discussions of the previous episodes. Our host Irina Viippola will guide you through the guest line-up and highlights some of the interesting themes that were touched…

Episodi 9: Alku

Apr 08, 2026 20m

Tässä suomenkielisessä erikoisjaksossa vieraana on IDBM-ohjelman perustaja, Markku Salimäki. Keskustelemme muun muassa siitä, miten ajatus IDBM-ohjelmasta syntyi ja miten se saatiin vietyä ideasta…

Episode 8: Impact

Mar 25, 2026 45m

In this episode we examine how IDBM connects with its ecosystem to amplify impact. Together with two experienced creative leadership experts Tua Björklund and Satu Rekonen, we dig into building team…

Episode 7: Collaboration

Mar 11, 2026 47m

In this episode, we explore the value of interdisciplinary study with insights from two distinguished guests, that have a long history with IDBM: Markku Salimäki and Peter McGrory. We’ll dive into…

Episode 6: Framing

Feb 25, 2026 47m

In this episode, we explore innovative teaching methods and the essential skills students need to thrive in today’s dynamic world. We’ll examine strategies for keeping skillsets relevant, along with…

Episode 5: Creative Leadership

Feb 11, 2026 45m

In this episode we talk about the early days of the IDBM programme, the challenges and highlights of interdisciplinary teamwork, and the art of balancing creativity and structure in business. Can you…

Episode 4: Future

Jan 28, 2026 51m

In this episode we’re exploring the future with renowned futurist Elina Hiltunen. We’ll discuss her insights on predicting what lies ahead and how to spot intriguing weak signals. We’ll also examine…

Episode 3: Innovating

Jan 14, 2026 54m

In this episode of Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity, we’ll explore the essentials for making meaningful change, how to identify problems worth solving, and how to turn new ideas into thriving…

Episode 2: Studying

Dec 30, 2025 47m

This episode of Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity is a must-listen for anyone curious about interdisciplinary learning, as we dive into the insider stories on the challenges and surprises of…

Intro

Dec 17, 2025 1m

Introduction to the podcast series Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity, hosted by Irina Viippola.

Episode 1: Service Design

Dec 17, 2025 48m

In this episode of Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity we talk about design thinking and service design and are they still relevant in today’s world. Service design was a hot topic some 10 years…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity has published 11 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.

Is Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity still active?

Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.

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