Innovation Leadership Program 1 Day Workshop in Kansas City, MO

Schedule

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] | Kansas City, MO

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NextGen Innovation Workshop – Learn creative problem-solving and innovation skills to transform ideas into solutions with Skelora.
About this Event

Duration

1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)

• 8 from the live session

• 1 from Pre-Training Workbook (innovation awareness & design thinking readiness)

• 1 from Post-Training Resource Pack (application & action planning)


Mode

Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House


Course Overview

Innovation & Design Thinking Lab is designed to equip professionals with practical tools and frameworks to foster creativity, solve complex problems, and design user-centered solutions. The program emphasizes understanding the design thinking process, ideation techniques, and experimentation to drive innovation in organizations.

Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to empathize with users, define challenges, generate ideas, prototype solutions, and test outcomes. By integrating creative thinking with structured problem-solving, learners will develop actionable strategies to address business challenges and enhance value creation.

By the end of the program, participants will leave with a structured 30-day action plan to implement design thinking principles and innovative solutions in their organization.


Why Join This Course?

• Build a strong foundation in design thinking and innovation principles

• Learn practical frameworks for creative problem-solving

• Develop solutions aligned with user needs and business goals

• Gain actionable tools for immediate implementation

• Recognition – Certificate of Completion + 10 Credits


Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of design thinking and innovation

• Apply empathy and user-centric approaches to problem-solving

• Develop ideation, prototyping, and testing skills

• Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation

• Develop a 30-day action plan to implement innovation initiatives


Target Audience

• Managers, business leaders, and product teams

• Innovation, strategy, and R&D professionals

• Design and UX teams

• Entrepreneurs and startup founders

• Anyone looking to solve problems creatively and drive innovation


Certiflcation & Credits

Participants will receive the Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech.

Trainer Proflle

Delivered by innovation and design thinking experts with extensive experience in creative problem-solving, product design, and organizational innovation.

Trainers combine strategic insight with hands-on guidance to help participants

develop and implement user-centered solutions.


Note:
Pre- and post-course work each carry 1 Executive Education Credit.
Agenda
Pre-Course Support (1 Credit)

Info: Self-reflection on current innovation practices, creative challenges, and opportunities to focus on during the workshop.


Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Credits)
Introduction to Innovation & Design Thinking

Info: Understanding the value of innovation in organizations and the role of design thinking in creating user- centered solutions. Participants will explore how structured creativity drives competitive advantage.


Empathy & User Research

Info: Learning how to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points through observation, interviews, and surveys. Participants will gain practical skills to uncover hidden insights that guide solution development.


Problem Deflnition & Framing

Info: Techniques to define challenges clearly and focus efforts on high-impact problems. Learners will explore problem statements, how-to questions, and criteria for success.


Ideation & Creative Thinking Techniques

Info: Exploring methods to generate diverse ideas, including brainstorming, mind mapping, and SCAMPER. Participants will practice unleashing creativity while maintaining alignment with user needs.


Prototyping & Experimentation

Info: Learning how to quickly develop tangible solutions for testing. Participants will create low-fidelity prototypes to validate ideas and gather feedback efficiently.


Testing & Iteration

Info: Techniques to test prototypes, collect insights, and refine solutions. Emphasis is on iterative improvement and learning from failure to enhance outcomes.


Case Studies & Real-World Applications

Info: Analyzing successful innovation initiatives across industries. Learners will identify actionable strategies to apply design thinking in their own context.


Toolkit – 30-Day Innovation & Design Action Plan

Info: Consolidating learning into a structured roadmap with practical templates, idea validation checklists, and implementation steps. Participants create a plan to apply design thinking and innovation immediately.


Post-Course Support (1 Credit)

Info: Includes an Innovation & Design Thinking Playbook with frameworks, templates, checklists, and a 30-Day Implementation Challenge. Participants also receive an Inspiration Deck featuring real-world innovation success stories and best practices.


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For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected], Kansas City, MO, United States

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