Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship within Organizations Training Course

Module 1: The Strategic Imperative of Innovation and Intrapreneurship

• Defining innovation: Beyond invention to value creation
• Understanding intrapreneurship: Entrepreneurship within an existing organization
• Why innovation is a strategic necessity for competitive advantage and growth
• The relationship between innovation, disruption, and market evolution
• Examples of organizations successfully leveraging innovation and intrapreneurship
• Practical session: Participants identify recent innovations (product, process, business model) that have impacted their industry and discuss their strategic implications.

Module 2: Understanding Different Types of Innovation

• Incremental vs. Radical vs. Disruptive innovation
• Product, Process, Service, Business Model, and Marketing Innovation
• Understanding the innovation-ambidexterity challenge: Exploiting current vs. Exploring new
• The concept of “Jobs to Be Done” for identifying innovation opportunities
• Strategic implications of choosing different innovation types
• Practical session: Classifying various company innovations (provided examples or participant’s own) into different types of innovation.

Module 3: Cultivating an Innovation-Driven Culture

• Characteristics of an innovative culture (e.g., psychological safety, curiosity, risk tolerance)
• Leadership behaviors that foster creativity and experimentation
• Promoting a growth mindset and learning from failure
• Creating dedicated time and space for innovation
• Rewards and recognition for innovation efforts
• Practical session: Brainstorming cultural elements that currently hinder or support innovation in their organizations and how to address them.

Module 4: The Innovation Process: From Idea to Commercialization

• Stage-Gate vs. Lean Startup methodologies for innovation
• Idea generation techniques (e.g., brainstorming, design thinking, crowdsourcing)
• Idea screening and prioritization
• Rapid prototyping and minimum viable product (MVP) development
• Testing, iterating, and scaling new solutions
• Practical session: Engaging in a structured ideation session for a specific business problem, generating and briefly evaluating ideas.

Module 5: Fostering Intrapreneurship and Employee Empowerment

• Identifying and nurturing intrapreneurial talent within the organization
• Creating intrapreneurial programs and initiatives (e.g., innovation labs, incubators)
• Empowering employees to take ownership and calculated risks
• Providing resources, mentorship, and support for intrapreneurs
• Managing internal “startup” projects within established structures
• Practical session: Designing a framework for an intrapreneurship program within a large organization.

Module 6: Leading and Structuring for Innovation

• Leadership styles that drive innovation (e.g., visionary, facilitative, coaching)
• Organizing for innovation: Dedicated teams, cross-functional units, innovation hubs
• The role of open innovation and external collaboration
• Building effective innovation teams with diverse skills
• Balancing autonomy and control in innovation initiatives
• Practical session: Discussing the pros and cons of different organizational structures for fostering innovation (e.g., separate unit vs. Integrated).

Module 7: Resource Allocation and Funding for Innovation Initiatives

• Developing a strategic budget for innovation (e.g., venture capital model, staged funding)
• Securing internal buy-in and funding for new ideas
• Managing the “valley of death” in innovation funding
• The role of corporate venture capital and external partnerships
• Metrics for evaluating funding requests for innovative projects
• Practical session: Pitching a hypothetical innovation project to a “funding committee,” justifying resource needs.

Module 8: Managing Innovation Portfolios and Metrics

• Developing an innovation portfolio approach (balancing risk and reward)
• Key metrics for measuring innovation success (e.g., innovation revenue, speed to market, patent filings)
• Tracking progress of innovation initiatives
• Building innovation dashboards and reporting systems
• Learning from both successful and unsuccessful innovations
• Practical session: Designing a simple innovation portfolio dashboard with relevant metrics.

Module 9: Overcoming Barriers to Innovation and Scaling Ideas

• Identifying common internal barriers (e.g., bureaucracy, risk aversion, “not invented here” syndrome)
• Strategies for overcoming resistance and building consensus
• The challenge of scaling successful prototypes into widespread solutions
• Managing the transition from innovation to operations
• Leveraging champions and early adopters for broader adoption
• Practical session: Analyzing a case study of an innovation that failed to scale and identifying the root causes.

Module 10: Building a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem

• Integrating innovation into strategic planning and corporate governance
• Fostering a continuous learning environment for innovation
• Developing internal innovation capabilities and expertise
• Creating external partnerships and networks for innovation
• The leader’s ongoing role in championing and sustaining innovation
• Practical session: Developing an action plan for fostering a more sustainable innovation ecosystem within their own organization.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588