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Innovation, invention, improvement, and execution – these four words determine
successes and failures in business. It is commonly accepted that the best way to
manage execution and improvement is through process definition, planning,
measurement, and control.
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Application of a process approach to manage innovations and inventions is still
not very clear for many businesses.
Companies that believe that innovation
occurs by chance and rely on “invent-it-ourselves” can find their businesses on
a path to diminishing returns. Real innovation leaders look at both internal and
external sources for innovation. They also use technology and networks to seek
out new ideas, measure innovation processes and link them to revenue growth,
resource allocation, people development, performance evaluation and rewards. |
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The main purpose of this training course is to guide consultants, auditors,
process and business leaders through best practices in managing innovation as a
process. The material of this training course is structured around four major
elements of innovation process: inputs, outputs, controls, and activities. Each
of these elements is explained using case studies, tests and practical examples.
The course material helps participants choose innovation best practices
applicable to the businesses which with they are concerned, and apply these
practices to enhance consistency, reliability, and effectiveness of innovation
activities. Integration of these practices into an overall management system is
explained as well. This course also explores interrelations between innovation,
invention and improvement. |
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Who Should Attend:
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Consultants, Auditors, Executives in R&D, Product and Process Managers |
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After completing this course, participants will be able to perform the following
actions:
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Understand, select, and apply innovation best practices |
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Plan, execute, and control innovation as a process
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Define innovation inputs, outputs, controls, and activities |
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Understand how to use technology to find innovative ideas |
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Establish and maintain KPIs for innovation activities |
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Integrate innovation processes into management systems |
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Connect improvement, innovation and invention |
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The subscription period for the class is 90 days. The Classes start on
every 3rd Monday of the month. |
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The online training material includes presentations, mini-tests, case studies
and references. Access to the first online training module is provided after
registration. The other training modules are opened subsequently every two
weeks. Electronic files with a summary of the online training material in the
Adobe Acrobat format can be provided upon request.
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A training course facilitator is available during the subscription period to
answer questions and provide clarifications via email. Responses to email
requests of course participants are provided within two business days. A virtual
session with the facilitator can be arranged using WebEx upon request.
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A course participant will need to define training goals in writing at the
beginning of the course and complete all mini-tests. Certificates of Completion
will be awarded only to those who have met these requirements during the
subscription period. Course participants who do not meet these requirements will
receive Certificates of Attendance.
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The entire course includes five training sessions at a cost of $US 80.00. |
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Innovation Best Practices
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USD 80.00
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Working with Resource Pages:
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Microsoft Windows XP or Macintosh OS X 10.3 or newer
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or Mozilla FireFox 3.0 or newer |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or newer |
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Pop-up blockers must be disabled |
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JavaScript must be enabled on the browser options |
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High-speed Internet (there are some large documents available for download)
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We are completely confident that our training program will meet or exceed your
expectations. We stand behind our services with a 10 days after the begining
of the course*. |
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* - see our Refund Policy for full details. |
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