Innovation Skills

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

Innovation can be the catalyst for progress in a business. transforming ideas into solutions that can help you remain relevant, competitive and adaptable to changing conditions. In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of innovation and develop your own innovation strategy.

Discover how to use creative thinking and problem solving, brainstorming and collaboration to come up with innovative ideas. Analyse data and market trends to identify innovation opportunities. Once you have your innovative ideas, learn how to protect your intellectual property.

For this workshop, you will need a laptop or similar device to complete activities.

This topic covers:

• The importance of innovation in achieving business success
• Different types of innovation
• Develop an innovation strategy
• Identifying innovation opportunities

This session is for business owners looking to gain a competitive edge and propel their business growth through innovation.

This workshop is being facilitated by Elect Training & Consulting. Executive Director Mark Small has more than 13 years of experience in management with more than 10 years serving in executive positions including General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, President, and Chairman. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety and an Adjunct Lecturer with Edith Cowan University. Elect Training and Consulting is a respected provider of workplace health and safety solutions, providing organisations with the tools to thrive in safe and healthy working environments.

Important booking information

Got a query? Check our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au. 

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.