2022 International Innovation Challenge

Hachette Livre

Founded in 1826, Hachette Livre is the world’s third-largest publishing group. It is the leading publisher in France, the second-largest in the United Kingdom and Spain, and the fourth-largest in the U.S. market.

A major challenge for the Hachette Group

In January 2022, the Development and Innovation Department (DDI) of Hachette Livre committed to identifying growth opportunities, diversifying its publishing houses, and encouraging internal innovation.

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Pour concrétiser cette ambition, les experts Dynergie et Yumana ont accompagné la DDI dans l'organisation du Challenge International d'Innovation cette même année.

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The key objectives were to select and accelerate 4 to 6 projects that support the growth of Hachette Livre, as well as to identify internal innovators.

our response

Three steps to turn an idea into a project

The Challenge took place in three stages.

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The first, organized by Yumana, was a call for ideas to which more than 7,700 employees responded with 152 projects.

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La deuxième étape, le "Business Design", opérée par Dynergie et Yumana, a guidé les 10 finalistes pour affiner leurs projets et les rendre percutants pour le COMEX.

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La dernière étape, la "Validation Business", dirigée par Dynergie, a visé à concrétiser les concepts sur le marché. Des ateliers ont été organisés pour définir la vision collective, les intérêts personnels, les objectifs, et les indicateurs. Un accompagnement personnalisé, avec coaching régulier et validation de marché adaptée à l'évolution des projets, a été mis en place.

The results

A fruitful collaboration.

La collaboration entre Dynergie, Yumana et la DDI a permis de transformer ces idées innovantes en des réalisations concrètes tout en renforçant la culture d'innovation chez Hachette Livre.

An international success.

Four winning projects, representing France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States, are now receiving financial and personnel support from the DDI to bring their projects to fruition following the Challenge.

Operational excellence.

Les équipes Dynergie ont su se rapprocher humainement des équipes, trouver le discours adapté en fonction de chacune, les inspirer mais aussi les guider vers l’exécution et l’organisation.

In conclusion.

The 2022 International Innovation Challenge was a success because it allowed us to demonstrate the operational strength of the Development and Innovation team at Hachette Livre, highlighting their value through a close and transparent partnership.

Nicolas Docao

Deputy Director of Development

La grande expertise des équipes de Dynergie a été décisive dans le succès du premier challenge international d’innovation d’Hachette Livre. Leur faculté d’écoute, leur sens de l’innovation responsable et leur agilité ont été des atouts au service de notre ambition : être le groupe d’édition le plus innovant au monde, au service de tous les lecteurs et de tous les apprenants.

They rose to the challenge

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Florence CAGHASSI JOUNI
Branch Manager - Partner - Paris
Victor PACAUD
Innovation Strategy Consultant - Acculturation, Generative AI - Paris

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