Innovation Governance & Entrepreneurial Thinking Training Course: Driving Innovation Within The Organization

Introduction

Innovation Governance & Entrepreneurial Thinking training empowers organizations to cultivate a culture of innovation and drive entrepreneurial thinking, fostering sustainable growth and competitive advantage. This course focuses on analyzing innovation frameworks, implementing governance structures, and understanding the impact of entrepreneurial mindset on organizational agility and adaptability. Participants will learn to develop innovation strategies, utilize ideation and prototyping tools, and understand the intricacies of using risk management and collaboration to drive innovation initiatives. By mastering innovation governance, professionals can enhance their ability to build a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, accelerate innovation cycles, and contribute to a more competitive and adaptable business environment.

The increasing pace of technological change and market disruption necessitates a comprehensive understanding of innovation governance and entrepreneurial thinking best practices. This course delves into the nuances of design thinking, open innovation, and intrapreneurship, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored innovation strategies. By integrating entrepreneurial expertise with governance acumen, this program enables organizations to lead initiatives that maximize innovation potential and drive sustainable growth.

Target Audience:

• C-suite executives
• Innovation officers
• R&D managers
• Product managers
• Strategy managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Consultants
• Project managers
• Individuals interested in innovation
• Business development managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of innovation governance and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Implement techniques for analyzing innovation frameworks and governance models.
• Understand the role of entrepreneurial mindset and intrapreneurship in driving innovation.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing an effective innovation strategy.
• Understand the principles of ideation, prototyping, and experimentation in innovation processes.
• Implement techniques for utilizing innovation tools and methodologies.
• Understand the role of risk management and collaboration in innovation initiatives.
• Implement techniques for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to innovation and intellectual property.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the impact of innovation governance initiatives.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Innovation Governance

• Principles and importance of innovation governance and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Understanding the innovation landscape and its strategic relevance.
• Benefits of driving innovation within the organization.
• Historical context and evolution of innovation practices.

Module 2: Innovation Frameworks and Governance Models

• Techniques for analyzing innovation frameworks and governance models.
• Implementing innovation strategy frameworks and tools.
• Utilizing governance structures for innovation management.
• Managing innovation frameworks.

Module 3: Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intrapreneurship

• Role of entrepreneurial mindset and intrapreneurship in driving innovation.
• Understanding intrapreneurship principles and practices.
• Implementing intrapreneurial programs and initiatives.
• Managing intrapreneurship.

Module 4: Innovation Strategy Development

• Techniques for developing and implementing an effective innovation strategy.
• Implementing strategy development and planning.
• Utilizing innovation roadmaps and frameworks.
• Managing innovation strategies.

Module 5: Ideation, Prototyping, and Experimentation

• Principles of ideation, prototyping, and experimentation in innovation processes.
• Understanding design thinking and agile methodologies.
• Implementing prototyping and testing techniques.
• Managing innovation processes.

Module 6: Innovation Tools and Methodologies

• Techniques for utilizing innovation tools and methodologies.
• Implementing ideation workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Utilizing innovation platforms and technologies.
• Managing innovation tools.

Module 7: Risk Management and Collaboration

• Role of risk management and collaboration in innovation initiatives.
• Understanding risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Implementing collaborative innovation partnerships.
• Managing innovation risks.

Module 8: Culture, Ethics, and Measurement

• Techniques for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Implementing ethical considerations in innovation.
• Utilizing performance metrics and reporting.
• Managing innovation measurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.