About This Course
The Certified Innovation Centric Organization Expert program is an intensive five-day training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to drive innovation within their organizations. Through a structured approach, participants will explore key areas such as digital innovation culture, user desirability, technology feasibility, and market viability. The program covers the entire innovation lifecycle, from the foundational stages of inspiration and ideation to the development, implementation, and iteration phases. Participants will engage with the Navlan Innovation Management Framework i13®, learning how to align organizational structure, vision, and strategy to foster a culture of continuous innovation.
The ultimate outcome of this program is to help participants develop a comprehensive Innovation Management Framework draft or blueprint for their organizations. Over the five days, participants will work through practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions to apply key concepts and frameworks to real-world scenarios. They will learn to identify digital and innovation projects, assess risks, develop innovation policies and procedures, and track success using key metrics. The program culminates with a certification assessment, ensuring participants are equipped to lead and implement effective innovation strategies and drive sustainable growth through digital transformation.
ISO 17024:2012 Accredited Program by Convergence Certification and Skills Development (CCSD) Council To reinforce our commitment to excellence, this 3-day program is accredited by CCSD Council HQ, Prague, in accordance with the prestigious ISO 17024:2012 guidelines for professional certification. This accreditation is granted to CCSD by the esteemed TQV from Switzerland, serving as an Accrediting Service for Conformity Assessment Bodies (ASCAB).
Learning Objectives
- Understand Innovation Principles: Learn the core elements of digital innovation in a VUCA world.
- Evaluate Market and User Needs: Assess technology feasibility, user desirability, and market viability.
- Apply the Innovation Management Framework (i13®): Develop innovation vision, strategy, and organizational alignment.
- Master the Innovation Process: Navigate from idea generation to commercialization, focusing on iteration and refinement.
- Create an Innovation Management Blueprint: Draft a comprehensive innovation framework for your organization.
- Prepare for Innovation Challenges: Identify key projects, manage risks, and measure success with innovation metrics.
Prerequisites
Participants are encouraged to bring their office workstation (laptop) and, optionally, their 3-5 year business strategy for this program.
Target Audience
Professionals across various roles and responsibilities from different industries, including:
- Senior executives, decision-makers, and organizational leaders who want to drive innovation at the strategic level across their organizations.
- C-suite executives (CEO, CTO, CFO, CMO), VPs, and directors responsible for shaping and leading innovation strategies that align with business goals.
- Senior consultants seeking to become experts in driving and embedding a culture of innovation within large organizations.
- Innovation leaders and change agents who are tasked with transforming organizations into innovation-centric entities, improving agility and customer-focused outcomes.
Training Outline
- Digital Innovation Culture
- User Desirability, Technology Feasibility & Market Viability
- Innovation Horizon Vision & Strategy
- Innovation Management Framework i13®
- Innovation Culture and Process
- Innovation Stage Gate Fail Fast, Fail Cheap
- Phase 1 INSPIRATION: Purpose, Challenges & Expectations
- Phase 2 IMAGINATION: Innovation Mindset & Design Thinking
- Phase 2 IDEATION: Screening & Experimentation
- Phase 2 IDEATION: Concept Development & Project Plan
- Phase 3 INNOVATION: Development & Prototype
- Phase 3 INNOVATION: Testing & Validation
- Phase 4 IMPLEMENTATION: Launch & Commercialization
- Phase 5 ITERATION: Persevere, Patch, or Pivot
- Identification of Digital & Innovation Projects
- Innovation LOA, Risk, Policies & Procedures
- Innovation Metrics, Change Management Tools & Iteration
- Certification Assessment