Innovation is a key component to driving competitiveness and progress. When implemented in a systematic way, and at pace, it delivers true valuable benefits. The continuous threat of disruption becomes the new norm. Therefore, organisations need to have a focused and effective approach to innovation. In this two-day programme, you’ll examine the tools and frameworks that market-leading organisations use to build innovation into their business approach. Through examples and exercises, you’ll learn how to drive innovation and develop game-changing strategies for your organisation. The programme offers tangible and practical content which can be immediately deployed in your organisation.
This Certified Innovation Professional Programme will cover the following topics over the two days:
This programme is appropriate for managers and decision-makers from any industry who want to improve their organisation's capacity to formulate and implement innovative strategies. It is equally suited for professionals from established companies who want to develop new revenue sources or from start-ups launching new offerings. While no specific training is required, participants should have a basic understanding of management principles.
Many organisations from different sectors including: Activate Learning, AIG Insurance, Al Masaood Oil & Gas, Army Innovation, British Gas, City of Glasgow College, Costain, Coventry University, DASA, Envitia, ESF Capital, European Central Bank, European Central Bank, Fexco, Huawei, jHub, Kier Construction, Kindred Group Plc, Laing O'Rourke, Laithwaites Wine, MBDA Missile Systems, Ministry of Defence, Murphy, Office of National Statistics (ONS), Panasonic, Petroleum Development Oman, Plymouth University, Royal Airforce, Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Mail, Royal Navy, Skanska, South West College, Virgin and many more...
Learning materials will be provided. Upon completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for a Certificate from the Institute of Innovation & Knowldge Exchange as well as a full Membership of the IKE Institute.
Prof Sa’ad Sam Medhat
PhD MPhil CEng FIET FCIM FCMI FRSA FIKE FIoD
Professor Medhat is Chief Executive of the IKE Institute where he helps businesses and academic institutions develop effective strategies for growth. Medhat is a Trustee of the STEM Foundation, a Visiting Professor to University of Suffolk, a Visiting Professor to Plymouth's University of St Mark & St John, a serial entrepreneur, a business innovator and an inventor with patents and extensive publications and books worldwide. Medhat sits on the boards of a number of international companies and colleges. He is also a member of the BSI and ISO Technical Committees for developing Innovation Management Standards. He has worked in business, education and policy and has a unique perspective on what makes an organisation really innovative. Professor Medhat led innovation accreditations and benchmarking certifications in many multinational organisations such as Abellio, BAE Systems, EDF Energy, Hitachi Nuclear, Magnox, MBDA Missile Systems, Ministry of Defence, Panasonic, Raytheon and Thales amongst others.
Medhat has an established reputation for driving forward ideas and making things happen. Former roles include Vice President of NASDAQ technology company, IBM Professor of Concurrent Engineering, Intergraph Professor of Electronic Design Automation, founding Principal & Chief Executive of the University of Dubai, Director of the UK Engineering and Technology Board, Governor of Activate Learning (a group of colleges in Oxfordshire and Berkshire). He holds a PhD and Master degrees in engineering and technology and is a fellow of a number of royal chartered professional institutions in technology, management and marketing..
This course will be delievered live online via Zoom. UK Time applies.
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"Very authoritative innovation course. Course presentation and instructor’s performance were outstanding.”
"This course identifies clearly the right tools and processes for innovation. It provides the right mix of business insights and marketing to drive innovation."
"This course moved me from just thinking about innovation being used to do things better to understanding tools that can be used to innovate the whole organisation.”
"Excellent course, a lot to take in, but exactly what I needed to inspire innovation in my company.”
"A thought provoking experience which provided the tools and skills to drive innovation in my organisation."
"A thoroughly comprehensive course that aligns tools and practices to Strategy.”
"As expected, this was an excellent two days. I found it inspiring, and it has helped clarify our approach.”
"I’m taking away some very practical tools from this course: mechanisms for organising people and the kind of activities that will help them engage with a more innovative culture.”
"This training course is one of the best business training sessions I have taken so far. I have a clearer and better understanding of innovation and learned the tools and processes. More importantly, I now understand that innovation can be learned and trained. Thank you very much for enlightening us with your insights."
"Essential course for all innovators – from start-ups to big businesses. Excellent training from the UK professional innovation body"
"Excellent course which I wish I had attended two years ago!"
"Excellent Course, very useful information.”"
"Brilliant course, which will help me justify and bring innovation to our organisation in a practical way."
"Very good in providing insight to implement an innovation framework with useful tools and measurements."
"Excellent course. Really enjoyed it!"
"Just the right level of detail, tools and practice".
"Very interesting and inspiring course. It provided a good basis for how to apply to my organisation".
"Fun, informative, relevant and compelling. Excellent 2 days".