In a rapidly shifting market, the ability to reinvent your business model from within is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Intrapreneurship, the act of acting as an entrepreneur within a large organization, empowers employees to identify new market opportunities, develop innovative products, and challenge the status quo. Companies that successfully cultivate this mindset can unlock unprecedented growth, create new revenue streams, and build a powerful competitive advantage by turning their biggest asset—their people—into a force for transformative change.

This hands-on training course is designed to provide leaders and aspiring intrapreneurs with the strategic frameworks and practical tools needed to drive significant change. We will explore how to build a corporate culture that champions creativity and risk-taking, develop a systematic process for business model innovation, and secure the necessary resources to bring new ventures to life. By mastering the principles of business model reinvention, you will be equipped to not only navigate change but to actively shape the future of your organization.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Senior Leaders and C-Suite Executives
• Directors of Innovation, Strategy, and R&D
• Business Unit and Product Managers
• Aspiring Intrapreneurs and High-Potential Employees
• Human Resources and Organizational Development Professionals
• Transformation and Change Management Leaders
• Strategic Planners and Business Development Managers
• Team Leaders overseeing new projects
• Corporate Venture Capital and M&A Professionals
• Anyone responsible for fostering a culture of innovation

Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts of intrapreneurship and its importance for corporate growth
• Develop a strategic framework for identifying opportunities for business model reinvention
• Cultivate a corporate culture that supports and rewards entrepreneurial thinking
• Master key tools for designing, testing, and validating new business models
• Learn to build a compelling business case and secure internal sponsorship for new ventures
• Overcome organizational barriers and cultural resistance to innovation
• Establish a clear process for scaling an intrapreneurial project from idea to reality
• Define and measure success metrics for intrapreneurial initiatives
• Create a sustainable ecosystem that encourages continuous innovation

Course Modules:

Module 1: The Foundations of Intrapreneurship

• Defining the intrapreneurial mindset and its value
• The distinction between innovation, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship
• Examining case studies of successful intrapreneurial ventures
• Identifying your personal intrapreneurial strengths and weaknesses
• The role of an intrapreneur as a change agent within the organization

Module 2: Decoding Business Model Reinvention

• What is a business model and why does it matter?
• The components of the Business Model Canvas
• Understanding the drivers of business model obsolescence
• Exploring different types of business model innovation
• Analyzing examples of companies that have successfully reinvented their models

Module 3: Fostering an Intrapreneurial Culture

• Creating a psychologically safe environment for risk-taking
• Designing reward and recognition systems that champion innovation
• Empowering employees with autonomy and resources
• The importance of open communication and knowledge sharing
• Breaking down silos to encourage cross-functional collaboration

Module 4: The Intrapreneurial Process

• From idea generation to opportunity validation
• The importance of a disciplined approach to experimentation
• Building rapid prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs)
• Gathering user feedback and iterating quickly
• Developing a roadmap for scaling your venture

Module 5: Tools for Business Model Innovation

• Using the Business Model Canvas to map a new venture
• Applying the Value Proposition Canvas to ensure customer-centricity
• Techniques for structured brainstorming and ideation
• The role of lean startup methodologies in the corporate environment
• Creating a portfolio of innovation projects

Module 6: Securing Internal Buy-in and Resources

• Building a compelling narrative for your new venture
• Identifying and influencing key internal stakeholders
• Crafting a strategic business case that aligns with corporate goals
• Securing funding and resource allocation
• The art of pitching your idea to leadership and an innovation board

Module 7: Leading and Managing Intrapreneurial Teams

• Building and managing a dedicated intrapreneurial team
• The unique leadership skills required to mentor intrapreneurs
• Balancing corporate bureaucracy with team agility
• Creating a support system for your team
• Handling setbacks and celebrating small wins

Module 8: Measuring Success and Managing Risk

• Defining non-traditional success metrics for early-stage ventures
• Using a balanced scorecard to track progress
• Mitigating risks related to brand, reputation, and finances
• Learning to fail fast and inexpensively
• The importance of transparent communication about both successes and failures

Module 9: Sustaining the Cycle of Reinvention

• Integrating the intrapreneurial process into your company’s DNA
• Building a long-term innovation strategy
• Creating a "playbook" for future intrapreneurial efforts
• The role of talent development and succession planning
• How to keep the spirit of innovation alive long after the training ends

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 7 working days before commencement of the training.