Control Rod: Using Innovative Ideas to Move Beyond Best Practice

Originally published at NeuGroup.com. I edited and co-produced the video, and assisted in writing the copy below.

Medtronic treasurer Tim Husnik shares another NeuGroup Advantage: innovation.

Achieving best practice is one thing. Being exceptional is another.

For Medtronic senior treasury director Tim Husnik, fostering a culture of innovation has proved successful at boosting the company beyond best practice, which he considers the baseline.
“I hate to say this, but best practice is just like being average. You’re as awesome as the most average multinational corporation,” Mr. Husnik said. “It’s not quite aligned to our company mission of being extraordinary and innovative.

The NeuGroup advantage: beyond best practice. Watch the video below for Mr. Husnik’s full thoughts on how treasurers can reach for “legendary practice” by becoming a control rod for team members’ ideas:

NeuGroup Insights Interview with the ARRC’s Tom Wipf

I edited and co-produced this video for NeuGroup Insights:

NeuGroup Insights Interview with MUFG’s Lucia Greenblatt on Capital Structure

I edited and co-produced this video for NeuGroup Insights:

What’s Up With 3-1-1: June!

Originally published June 7, 2019.

The June 2019 installment of the monthly update show I hosted as Austin 3-1-1’s Social Media Coordinator.

Save Cash this Summer: Ways to Cool Off

Originally published June 3, 2019. This video received the Award of Excellence in the Video Category at the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards.

As Austin 3-1-1’s Social Media Coordinator, I wrote and directed this fun, old-fashioned video about Austin, Texas’ many ways to cool off. It’s meant to evoke classic Disney shorts and ’70s PSAs.

What’s Up with 3-1-1 Episode 4

Originally Published May 3, 2019

The May Edition of the monthly video series I hosted as the social media coordinator at Austin 3-1-1.

Don’t Fall for the Call with Austin Energy

Originally published April 10, 2019

At Austin 3-1-1, I wrote and co-directed this video about staying away from scams, with a fun horror-parody of an opening.

Austin 3-1-1’s Loud Commercial Music Noise Complaint: Explained

Originally published March 8, 2019 on Austin 3-1-1 Social Media.

In advance of SXSW, I spoke with Austin Economic Development Department employee David Murray about a relevant Austin 3-1-1 Service Request, then independently created an explainer video.

What’s Up with Austin 3-1-1: Episode 2

Originally published on March 1, 2019 via the Austin 3-1-1 Facebook page.

As the social media program coordinator at Austin 3-1-1, Justin Jones hosted a monthly Facebook show where he and co-host Cesar Manzanera provide Austin residents with regular updates. Episode 2 previews SXSW and features an interview with an Austin resident’s 3-1-1 experience.

Justin Don Jones

Category: Videos & Podcasts