Strategic Innovation Lab 1 Day Workshop in Hartford, CT
About this Event
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 is no longer limited to research and development teams—it is a critical capability for professionals across every function. Organizations that thrive in today's competitive environment encourage employees to think creatively, solve problems innovatively, challenge conventional approaches, and transform ideas into practical business results. However, generating ideas alone is not enough; successful organizations require individuals who can execute innovative solutions effectively.
Innovation Thinking & Creative Execution is a practical professional development program designed to help professionals develop innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, opportunity recognition, and execution capabilities that drive measurable business value. Participants will learn structured methods for generating ideas, evaluating opportunities, improving processes, fostering innovation, and implementing creative solutions with confidence.
Through innovation simulations, creative thinking exercises, collaborative workshops, business case studies, design-thinking activities, and implementation planning, participants will strengthen their ability to transform ideas into meaningful workplace improvements.
By the end of the program, participants will develop an Innovation Execution Blueprint and a 90-Day Innovation Action Plan for implementing creative solutions within their 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
• Drive innovation within teams and organizations
• Create measurable business value
• Recognition – Certificate of Completion + 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 innovation culture
• Overcome barriers to innovation
• Improve continuous improvement practices
• Develop a long-term innovation strategy
Target Audience
• Business Professionals
• Team Leaders
• Managers
• Project Managers
• Product Managers
• Operations Professionals
• Marketing Professionals
• HR Professionals
• Entrepreneurs
• Anyone 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
Delivered by experienced Innovation Consultants, Design Thinking Facilitators, Business Transformation Specialists, Product Innovation Experts, Organizational Development Consultants, Executive Coaches, and Strategy Professionals with extensive 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 components of this learning journey, enabling participants to strengthen innovation capability, apply creative thinking techniques, implement practical solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
Agenda
Pre-Training Workbook (1 Executive Education Credit)
Info: Participants will complete a structured 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 opportunities to improve innovation capability before attending the live workshop.
Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Executive Education Credits)
Module 1: Building an Innovation Mindset
Info: Develop the attitudes and behaviours that support continuous innovation
. • Innovation principles
• Growth mindset
• Curiosity and experimentation
• Challenging assumptions
Module 2: Creative Thinking Techniques
Info: Explore structured methods for generating original and practical ideas.
• Divergent thinking
• Brainstorming methods
• Lateral thinking
• Idea generation frameworks
Module 3: Opportunity Recognition & Problem Discovery
Info: Identify business challenges that present opportunities for innovation.
• Opportunity mapping
• Customer-focused thinking
• Root cause analysis
• Identifying improvement opportunities
Module 4: Design Thinking & Solution Development
Info: Transform ideas into practical business solutions.
• Design thinking process
• User-centered innovation
• Prototyping concepts
• Solution refinement
Module 5: Innovation Execution & Change Adoption
Info: Successfully implement ideas within teams and organizations.
• Implementation planning
• Managing resistance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Driving adoption
Module 6: Collaboration for Innovation
Info: Leverage diverse perspectives to improve innovation outcomes.
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Team creativity
• Constructive feedback
• Knowledge sharing
Module 7: Continuous Innovation & Improvement
Info: Create habits that sustain innovation over time.
• Continuous improvement
• Learning from failure
• Innovation metrics
• Building an innovation culture
Module 8: Toolkit – Innovation Execution Blueprint
Info: Convert learning into measurable workplace improvements.
• Innovation capability assessment
• Innovation roadmap
• Opportunity action planner
• 90-Day Innovation Action Plan
Training Methodology
Info: The workshop combines practical learning with immediate workplace application through:
• Interactive 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
Info: 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 mindset
• Long-term innovation confidence
Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Executive Education Credit)
Info: Participants will receive a comprehensive implementation toolkit designed to reinforce innovation thinking and creative execution.
The resource pack includes a 90-Day Innovation Challenge, Innovation Journal, Idea Evaluation Matrix, Creative Thinking Toolkit, Opportunity Mapping Workbook, Innovation Project Planner, Design Thinking Templates, Continuous Improvement Tracker, and a personalized Innovation Execution Blueprint.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 622.95 to USD 723.54
