How to increase agility and innovation with a center of excellence

Jun 9, 2023 by Emily R. Kessler, Jeroen Bet

 

In brief

  • In their latest white paper, design experts Jeroen Bet and Emily R Kessler of Luxoft’s Smashing Ideas discuss the crucial role a customer-centric center of excellence (COE) plays in an organization — driving innovative, cost-effective solutions, enhancing agility and promoting knowledge sharing, particularly in response to unforeseen market disruptions
  • The white paper highlights challenges in implementing a COE and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Luxoft's experience demonstrates the successful launch of COEs even within large enterprises using a small number of contracted staff
  • Jeroen and Emily take a deep dive into why engaging with an external party to establish and manage your COE is recommended, highlighting benefits such as access to specialized expertise, fresh perspectives, cost-effectiveness and a faster startup process
  • Luxoft offers assistance in building and managing a bespoke COE tailored to your organization's specific needs and goals

  

 

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Emily R. Kessler , Associate Strategy Director, Luxoft Smashing Ideas

Emily R. Kessler

Associate Strategy Director, Luxoft Smashing Ideas

Jeroen Bet , Strategy Director, Luxoft Smashing Ideas

Jeroen Bet

Strategy Director, Luxoft Smashing Ideas

Jeroen is a strategy director with a solid background in customer experience. Over the course of his 25-year career, Jeroen has worked with companies such as Chempoint, Expedia, Costco, Amazon, and Microsoft. He has collaborated with a variety of stakeholders, including scientists, engineers, plant managers, marketers, conservationists, end-users, and business leaders. Jeroen has successfully led project teams in developing human experiences that incorporate AI and other cutting-edge technologies.