A values-driven health fund collaborated with Accelerated Innovation to enhance its product strategy and streamline decision-making. Over eight weeks, a comprehensive playbook was developed, providing actionable insights, detailed personas, and strategic shifts. This streamlined approach saved over $75,000, enabling quicker decisions and repositioning the product for sustainable growth.
Author Archives: David Worldon
Startups, Strategy & the Future of Digital Health with Nic Blair
Nic Blair’s Midnight Health thrives within the corporate sphere, merging with Honeysuckle Health under nib’s guidance. Key factors for success include cultural alignment, autonomy in growth, and an independent strategy. This partnership reflects a broader trend where insurers delve into healthcare delivery, emphasizing data-driven, personalized care and addressing clinician burnout.
Foreword: Get S#!t Done
The foreword of “Get S#!t Done” emphasizes the significance of innovation within Australian corporations, highlighting that true innovation stems from employee mindset rather than leadership decisions. David encourages creating a supportive culture and understanding purpose to unlock creativity. His insights guide businesses to adapt and thrive in challenging environments.
Transforming Health Funds for Long-Term Success
ClientA mission-led Australian health fund serving a small, member-based community. ChallengeThe Board recognised that Australia’s healthcare landscape was shifting—but weren’t clear on how prepared they were to navigate it. They needed clarity on where to invest for growth, and how to future-proof their strategy in a rapidly evolving environment. SolutionWe ran a scenario planning workshopContinue reading “Transforming Health Funds for Long-Term Success”
Why Copying Innovation Strategies Often Fails
Copying someone else’s innovation playbook usually fails 🔄 This article is a repurposed extract from Get S#!t Done: How to Innovate Inside Complex Organisations—a short book of real-world lessons for leaders lifting innovation capability from the inside out. Innovation isn’t about having the best idea. It’s about understanding the system you’re operating in—and designing forContinue reading “Why Copying Innovation Strategies Often Fails”
Most Health Funds Aren’t Ready for What’s Coming
Over the past six months, leaders from more than a dozen Australian health funds have completed our PHI Benchmarking Scorecard—a diagnostic tool that measures readiness across 15 drivers shaping the future of private health insurance. Unlike a survey or perception check, the scorecard is based on a structured set of yes/no questions. It examines whetherContinue reading “Most Health Funds Aren’t Ready for What’s Coming”
Transforming Marketing Efficiency in Healthcare
In May 2025, a health fund partnered with Accelerated Innovation to enhance marketing capabilities within five weeks. Deliverables included a tailored marketing plan, KPI dashboard, and a conversion experiment menu. The collaboration resulted in significant cost savings, faster execution, and strategic clarity, enabling immediate implementation and improved performance without increasing headcount.
6 Things Modern Leaders Are Grappling With (and What to Do About It)
Innovation often struggles within organizations due to politics, legacy systems, and unclear priorities. Leaders face challenges like busy schedules without progress, disconnect between strategy and innovation, and a culture that punishes risk-taking. The book “Get Sh!t Done” offers practical solutions for overcoming these obstacles, empowering teams to thrive amid complexities.
Creating a Culture of Innovation in Leadership
Innovation struggles more due to cultural readiness than flawed ideas. Key barriers include early rejection, risk aversion, and fear in conservative sectors. Leaders must foster curiosity and emotional safety while anchoring decisions in purpose. Building an innovation-centric culture emerges through supportive practices, not mere rhetoric, allowing for smart risks and sustaining momentum.
How Insurers Are Managing Premium Pressure in Australia
After years of rising premiums, Australian insurers are stabilizing rates, yet pressure persists due to climate risks and customer demands. Innovative strategies include rewarding risk reduction, advocating for tax reforms, implementing smarter pricing models, and supporting customers with preparedness initiatives. The industry must balance affordability with sustainability for future trust and market share.