Strategic Innovation & Idea Development 1 Day Training in Boston, MA

Duration 1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits) • 8 Executive Education Credits from the Instructor-Led Training Session • 1 Executive Education Credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (Innovation Mindset Assessment & Creative Readiness) • 1 Executive Education Credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (Innovation Implementation & Creative Action Planning) Mode Instructor-Led Virtual Live (ILVL) / In-Person Classroom / Corporate In-House Training Course Overview Innovation is a shared business activity that can involve professionals from different functions. It requires the ability to approach problems creatively, question established practices, develop ideas, and connect those ideas with practical business requirements. Organizations also need suitable processes for reviewing ideas and determining how they can be put into operation. Innovation Thinking & Creative Execution addresses innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, opportunity recognition, and execution. Participants will learn structured approaches to idea generation and evaluation, opportunity identification, process improvement, and solution implementation. The program incorporates innovation simulations, creative exercises, collaborative workshops, business case studies, design-thinking activities, and implementation planning. Through these activities, participants will examine workplace situations and consider practical ways to apply innovation methods. The program concludes with an Innovation Execution Blueprint and a 90-Day Innovation Action Plan that participants can use when applying creative solutions within their organization. Why Join This Course? • Develop innovative thinking skills • Improve creative problem-solving abilities • Generate practical workplace innovations • Build confidence in implementing new ideas • Improve process improvement capabilities • Strengthen collaboration and idea sharing • Increase adaptability in changing environments • Support innovation within teams and organizations • Create measurable business value • Receive a Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC) Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: • Develop an innovation mindset • Apply creative thinking techniques • Identify innovation opportunities • Solve business problems creatively • Evaluate and prioritize innovative ideas • Implement practical solutions effectively • Encourage collaboration and an innovation culture • Address barriers to innovation • Improve continuous improvement practices • Develop a long-term innovation strategy Pre-Training Workbook 1 Executive Education Credit Participants will complete an Innovation Mindset Assessment before attending the workshop. The workbook includes creativity assessments, innovation habit evaluations, workplace opportunity analysis, creative thinking exercises, innovation scenarios, problem-solving activities, idea-generation techniques, and professional development goal-setting. Participants will identify areas where innovation capabilities can be improved before attending the live workshop. Training Day Structure 8 Modules | 8 Hours | 8 Executive Education Credits Module 1: Building an Innovation Mindset Develop attitudes and behaviors that support continuous innovation. • Innovation principles • Growth mindset • Curiosity and experimentation • Challenging assumptions Module 2: Creative Thinking Techniques Explore structured methods for generating original and practical ideas. • Divergent thinking • Brainstorming methods • Lateral thinking • Idea-generation frameworks Module 3: Opportunity Recognition & Problem Discovery Identify business challenges that can provide opportunities for innovation. • Opportunity mapping • Customer-focused thinking • Root cause analysis • Identifying improvement opportunities Module 4: Design Thinking & Solution Development Turn ideas into practical business solutions. • Design thinking process • User-centered innovation • Prototyping concepts • Solution refinement Module 5: Innovation Execution & Change Adoption Plan and implement ideas within teams and organizations. • Implementation planning • Managing resistance • Stakeholder engagement • Driving adoption Module 6: Collaboration for Innovation Use different perspectives to support innovation outcomes. • Cross-functional collaboration • Team creativity • Constructive feedback • Knowledge sharing Module 7: Continuous Innovation & Improvement Develop practices that support ongoing innovation. • Continuous improvement • Learning from failure • Innovation metrics • Building an innovation culture Module 8: Innovation Execution Blueprint Convert learning into practical workplace improvements. • Innovation capability assessment • Innovation roadmap • Opportunity action planner • 90-Day Innovation Action Plan Training Methodology The workshop combines practical learning with workplace application through: • Facilitator-led discussions • Innovation simulations • Creative thinking workshops • Design-thinking exercises • Business case studies • Team collaboration activities • Group problem-solving • Personal implementation planning Key Benefits Participants will gain: • Stronger innovation capability • Improved creative thinking • Better problem-solving skills • Greater adaptability • Increased collaboration • Practical innovation tools • Better execution of ideas • Improved business value creation • Stronger continuous improvement practices • Greater confidence in applying innovation methods Post-Training Resource Pack 1 Executive Education Credit Participants will receive an implementation toolkit to support innovation thinking and creative execution after the training. The resource pack includes: • 90-Day Innovation Challenge • Innovation Journal • Idea Evaluation Matrix • Creative Thinking Toolkit • Opportunity Mapping Workbook • Innovation Project Planner • Design Thinking Templates • Continuous Improvement Tracker • Personalized Innovation Execution Blueprint Target Audience • Business Professionals • Team Leaders • Managers • Project Managers • Product Managers • Operations Professionals • Marketing Professionals • HR Professionals • Entrepreneurs • Professionals seeking to develop innovation and creative problem-solving capabilities Certification Participants who successfully complete the program will receive the Skelora Edu Tech Certificate of Completion along with 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC). Trainer Profile The program is delivered by experienced Innovation Consultants, Design Thinking Facilitators, Business Transformation Specialists, Product Innovation Experts, Organizational Development Consultants, Executive Coaches, and Strategy Professionals with experience in innovation management, creative problem-solving, business transformation, and continuous improvement. Note The Pre-Training Workbook (1 Executive Education Credit) and Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Executive Education Credit) are integral parts of the learning program. They support participants in developing innovation capability, applying creative thinking techniques, implementing practical solutions, and supporting continuous improvement within their organizations. Trainer: We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or around the advertised training location. Final trainer details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants prior to the session.