Venture Spark Initiative 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL
Schedule
Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Duration
1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)
• 8 from the live session
• 1 from Pre-Training Workbook (reflection & goal setting)
• 1 from Post-Training Resource Pack (self-practice & action planning)
Mode
Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House
Course Overview
Innovation is the heartbeat of future-ready organizations. This interactive workshop equips participants with design thinking frameworks, creative problem-solving tools, and innovation leadership practices. Through case studies, activities, and group challenges, participants will learn how to build a culture of innovation and design practical roadmaps for growth.
The course emphasizes a balance between creativity and execution. Participants will gain exposure to real-world examples of how leading companies sustain innovation, learn practical techniques to move from ideation to prototyping, and develop measurable approaches to track impact. The program mixes short lectures, hands-on exercises, and team-based sprints so learners leave with both concepts and ready-to-use tools.
Learning Objectives
• Understand innovation mindsets and drivers of creativity.
• Apply design thinking frameworks to real-world business challenges.
• Use brainstorming and prototyping techniques for rapid idea testing.
• Foster collaboration and cross-functional innovation.
• Build strategies to overcome barriers to new ideas.
• Create a personal and organizational innovation roadmap.
Target Audience
• Managers & Leaders
• Entrepreneurs & Founders
• R&D & Product Teams
• Consultants & Change Agents
• Professionals aspiring to lead innovation initiatives
Certification & Credits
Participants will receive the Certificate of Completion from Skelora.
Trainer Profile
Delivered by Global Innovation & Strategy Experts with experience across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public organizations. Trainers combine practical consulting experience with hands-on innovation deployments and coaching to help participants translate ideas into measurable outcomes.
Note: Pre- and post-course work each carry 1 Executive Education Credit.
Agenda
Pre-Course Support
Info: Includes reflection questions, creativity exercises, and goal setting to prepare participants for the session (1 Executive Education Credit).
Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours)
Foundations of Innovation – Mindset, drivers & importance.
Info: Learn why innovation is critical in today’s business environment and explore the core principles and mental models that spark creative thinking across teams and organizations.
Barriers & Enablers of Innovation – Identifying challenges.
Info: Understand common roadblocks—structural, cultural and process-related—and discover practical enablers, governance models, and incentives that accelerate idea flow.
Design Thinking Framework – Step-by-step approach.
Info: Apply empathy-driven, structured techniques to surface human-centered problems, co-create solutions, and iterate with stakeholders for higher adoption.
Creative Problem-Solving Tools – Structured ideation methods.
Info: Experiment with proven techniques such as SCAMPER, brainwriting, and systems mapping to push beyond obvious solutions and unlock new angles.
Brainstorming & Prototyping – From ideas to testable models.
Info: Learn protocols for effective ideation sessions and rapid prototyping approaches to validate assumptions with low-cost experiments and user feedback.
Case Studies in Innovation – Global best practices.
Info: Examine real-world success stories and failure modes from startups and Fortune 500s to extract repeatable patterns and strategic lessons.
Innovation Culture & Leadership – Inspiring collaboration.
Info: Explore leadership behaviors, recognition frameworks, and team structures that create psychological safety and motivate people to experiment.
Toolkit & Roadmap – Templates and a 30-day innovation challenge.
Info: Walk away with actionable templates, a simple metrics dashboard, and a structured 30-day challenge to apply your learning immediately in your workplace.
Post-Course Support
Info: Provides a resource pack with an eGuide, reflection toolkit, and a 30-day action plan to sustain learning (1 Executive Education Credit).
Where is it happening?
For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected], Chicago, IL, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 685.25 to USD 799.32
