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 applies across business functions, not only within research and development teams. Professionals need to approach problems creatively, question existing methods, develop useful ideas, and turn those ideas into practical outcomes. Effective innovation also requires methods for reviewing, selecting, and implementing ideas.

Innovation Thinking & Creative Execution focuses on creative thinking, problem-solving, opportunity identification, and implementation. Participants will learn practical methods to generate and evaluate ideas, identify areas for improvement, improve processes, and put creative solutions into practice.

Learning activities include innovation simulations, creative exercises, group workshops, business case studies, design-thinking activities, and implementation planning. Participants will use these activities to connect innovation concepts with workplace situations.

The program concludes with an Innovation Execution Blueprint and a 90-Day Innovation Action Plan for applying creative solutions within the 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.

Contact the host of Strategic Creativity & Business Innovation 1 Day Training in Alexandria, VA