Innovation Academy

Participants

Open to the private sector only. Limited to 16 participants (first come first served basis). Program cost is covered by KFAS. Registration closes October 11th, 2016

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone who seeks to originate, foster or lead innovation initiatives within their organization. Ideal participants are experienced
professionals, who:

1) see that great organizations always thrive based on innovation

2) want to be a force for innovation within their organizations.

3) are open-minded learners

4) No degree or function limits. Innovation applies to all functions

Overview

Innovation is no longer reserved for Silicon Valley and technology companies only. Every company today must innovate in order to survive, grow, thrive and serve their customers and communities. This overview workshop, taught by worldwide leaders in innovation research and training, provides the Essentials of Innovation to anyone who is already or striving to be a leading innovator within their organization.;

Program Objectives

This 3-day workshop introduces participants to the essentials of innovation, without making it complex, theoretical or in-actionable. Through a dynamic mix of lectures and engaging, hands-on activities, you will learn powerful ways to:


• Understand how innovation applies to every aspect of business

• Generate 100 ideas in 5 minutes

• Develop a mindset of innovation along with specific skills and techniques

• Understand the idea-to-implementation process and key checkpoints along the way

• Avoid where most organizations fail

• Help solve real problems at your company

• Be a leader and role model in innovation