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Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity

IDBM programme

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.

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April 22 · 34 min
Episode 10: Summary
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 upon in many of the episodes. IDBM is a programme tha
April 8 · 20 min
Episodi 9: Alku
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 konkreettiseksi toiminnaksi. Lisäksi pohdimme, mitkä teki
March 25 · 45 min
Episode 8: Impact
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 cultures that unlock creativity, practical leadership m
March 11 · 47 min
Episode 7: Collaboration
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 the evolving nature of teaching and curriculum deve
February 25 · 47 min
Episode 6: Framing
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 ways to support the development of future p
February 11 · 45 min
Episode 5: Creative Leadership
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 foster innovation and creativity while keeping things
January 28 · 51 min
Episode 4: Future
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 AI’s impact on worklife and the creat
January 14 · 54 min
Episode 3: Innovating
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 businesses. We’ll also discuss ways to boo
Dec 30, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 2: Studying
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 studying on an unknown territory. Whether you’re e
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 min
Intro
Introduction to the podcast series Leading for Interdisciplinary Creativity, hosted by Irina Viippola.
Dec 17, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 1: Service Design
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 ago, but now it seems to have been forgotten and run o

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