Accelerate: INNOVATion

Innovation Team Workshop | 12 Weeks | Up to 6 Participants | $8,000 per group

Workshop Overview: Join us for an engaging and dynamic workshop designed to kickstart our Innovation Team over 12 weeks. This workshop will focus on fostering creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive innovation within your company. Participants will explore the concept of innovation, understand the role of an innovation team, and engage in various brainstorming and blue-sky exercises to generate bold, visionary ideas. They will then complete a business plan on a chosen idea in order to plot the course for your company's next step.

Key Takeaways:

1) Understanding Innovation and Innovation Teams:

-- Learn what innovation means and the primary objectives of pioneering new products, processes, or pivots within the company.

-- Discover the role of an innovation team in examining existing products/systems and leveraging diverse knowledge to ideate and execute improvements and new programs.

2) The Business Case for Innovation:

-- Understand the importance of innovation in staying relevant and growing within the market.

-- Learn how to fill out a business case, including market analysis, strategy, risks, revenue, and investment summary.

     3) Blue-Sky Mindset and Exercises:

-- Embrace a blue-sky mindset to think beyond usual boundaries and explore new, unconventional ideas.

-- Participate in fun and creative exercises like "Yes, But," "Yes, And," and "Random Word Association" to spark creativity and generate new ideas.

4) Brainstorming Techniques:

-- Engage in structured brainstorming sessions with rules that encourage wild ideas, build on others' thoughts, and stay focused on the topic.

-- Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

5) Team Collaboration and Ground Rules:

-- Learn the importance of self-governance, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with other team members for guidance and critique.

-- Understand the deliverables and timeline for the innovation project, including key milestones and presentation schedules.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for team members who are passionate about driving change, thinking outside the box, and crafting innovative solutions for our customers. Whether you are a seasoned leader or a new team member, this workshop will provide you with the tools and mindset to lead and contribute to our innovation initiatives.