Cognitive skills

Innovation Orientation

The ability to turn ideas into action and value.

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Duration

3 days, 24 hours

Format

In person / online / hybrid

Learning outcomes

spotting new opportunities
assessing the feasibility and risks of ideas
testing solutions and overcoming resistance to change
the stages of the innovation process

About the course

Innovative thinking is an orientation towards spotting new opportunities, being open to change and turning ideas into results of practical value: new services, methods or solutions. Unlike creative thinking, which focuses on generating ideas, innovation is directed at implementing and testing them and creating real value. It helps you not to settle for the status quo, to respond in good time to changing conditions and to drive improvements forward with purpose. During the course, participants will learn about the main stages and tools of the innovation process (for example, design thinking, prototyping, MVP and rapid experiments), learn to assess the feasibility and risks of ideas, overcome resistance to change, and develop the skills of initiative and introducing new solutions, in both work and everyday situations.

Who it is for

This course is designed for those who want to turn ideas into real solutions: new services, methods or processes. It suits professionals, team leaders and anyone who wants to introduce change within their organisation.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

the stages of the innovation process
the difference between creativity and innovation
tools: design thinking, prototyping, MVP, rapid experiments

Practical skills

spotting new opportunities
assessing the feasibility and risks of ideas
testing solutions and overcoming resistance to change

Why choose this course

An idea is not yet value; value is created when an idea is implemented, tested and put to use.

This course teaches you to spot new opportunities and turn them into practical solutions with the help of the stages and tools of the innovation process (prototyping, MVP, rapid experiments).

You will learn to assess the feasibility and risks of ideas and to overcome resistance to change so that you can introduce new solutions in your work.

Frequently asked questions

How does innovative thinking differ from creative thinking?

Creative thinking focuses on generating ideas, whereas innovative thinking focuses on implementing and testing them and creating real value.

What will I learn on the course?

You will learn about the stages and tools of the innovation process (design thinking, prototyping, MVP, rapid experiments) and learn to assess the feasibility and risks of ideas.

Will the course help me overcome resistance to change?

Yes. During the course you will learn to overcome resistance to change and develop your initiative so that you can introduce new solutions.