Innovation
Introduction Contact Person
Janet du Preez
Email Address
janet@toolsofgreatness.co.za
Cellphone Number
076 626 6047
Website
www.toolsofgreatness.co.za
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Index
1. Concept Evaluation ....................................................................................... page 1 2. Creating Innovation Awareness................................................................ page 2 3. Innovative Management Principles ......................................................... page 3 4. Innovation Opportunity Identification ................................................... page 4 5. Making Supplier Alliances Work ............................................................... page 5 6. Contact Details................................................................................................ page 6
Concept Evaluation
Learn the techniques for concept evaluation and commercialisation. A look at available methodologies for leveraging Intellectual Property (IP) value in your business/organisation. A process is introduced which assists with the maximisation of opportunities and defines the actions, implications and priorities needing to be addressed in order to support expected Return on Investment (ROI). Outcomes Delegates will learn more about: • Identifying IP • Evaluating the value of IP • Research imperatives and background searches • Designing an investor brief • Commercialisation imperatives and success factors Delivery Method In-house Workshop
Facilitator Henra Mayer Henra Mayer is the CEO of Innocentrix which specialises in enterprise innovation solutions. Her passion is the management and measurement of innovation in the organisation. She has a BA Languages from the University of Pretoria, a Programme in Business Leadership (PBL) and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. Henra regularly contributes to innovationrelated publications and is in demand as a public speaker.
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Creating Innovation Awareness
Learn how to create and sustain momentum with innovation awareness creation. This expert workshop is designed to equip delegates with the necessary skills and know-how in order for them to create well-structured, successful strategies, processes and tools in support of innovation awareness. Topics include communication guidelines and suggested approaches, innovation challenge design and implementation, the creation of sustainable impact. Outcomes Delegates will learn: • Expert skills in creating a sustainable awareness-creation programme for innovation • How to successfully communicate around innovation • How to create a well-structured communication strategy for innovation • How to measure the impact of communication activities • More about the tools and processes to use for innovation communication purposes Delivery Method In-house Workshop
Facilitator Henra Mayer Henra Mayer is the CEO of Innocentrix which specialises in enterprise innovation solutions. Her passion is the management and measurement of innovation in the organisation. She has a BA Languages from the University of Pretoria, a Programme in Business Leadership (PBL) and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. Henra regularly contributes to innovationrelated publications and is in demand as a public speaker.
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Innovative Management Principles
Learn how to develop, implement and successfully enable innovation management principles in your organisation. This workshop is aimed at providing the basic foundation for understanding sustainable innovation practices and managing them well in your organisation. A detailed view is given of the SA innovation landscape, the what and why of effective innovation practices, 25 steps to a successful innovation culture, leadership imperatives, innovation project management as well as impact measurement and guidance on reward and recognition principles. Outcomes Delegates will learn: • How to effectively plan for innovation • How to overcome and avoid innovation barriers • How to impact on culture • How to lead innovation • Project management for innovation • How to effectively measure innovation outcomes Delivery Method In-house Workshop
Facilitator Henra Mayer Henra Mayer is the CEO of Innocentrix which specialises in enterprise innovation solutions. Her passion is the management and measurement of innovation in the organisation. She has a BA Languages from the University of Pretoria, a Programme in Business Leadership (PBL) and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. Henra regularly contributes to innovationrelated publications and is in demand as a public speaker.
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Innovation Opportunity Identification
Learn to identify current and future innovation opportunities and develop an innovation roadmap for implementation. A high impact innovation opportunity workshop that is practical and systemic, aimed at realising early wins from innovation, whilst also raising an understanding of the innovation landscape and identifying opportunities. Create strategic alignment, identify main points of impact and develop a portfolio for innovation that directs innovation planning in the future. A proprietary methodology, based on the innovation work of Hamel and Prahalad is applied. Outcomes Delegates will be able to: • Employ strategic approaches to opportunity identification within the organisation • Learn how to design a quick win approach • Understand the holistic organisational landscape for innovation • Develop a portfolio for innovation • Develop innovation roadmaps • Host and manage similar workshops in their own environments Delivery Method In-house Workshop
Facilitator Henra Mayer Henra Mayer is the CEO of Innocentrix which specialises in enterprise innovation solutions. Her passion is the management and measurement of innovation in the organisation. She has a BA Languages from the University of Pretoria, a Programme in Business Leadership (PBL) and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. Henra regularly contributes to innovationrelated publications and is in demand as a public speaker.
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Making Supplier Alliances Work
Learn the principles, strategies and approaches to co-innovating with partners and stakeholders. Co-creation with partners, suppliers and customers has become imperative. Get synthesized around alliances, categorising roles and responsibilities and managing the process for maximum results. Delegates will further receive a framework providing guidance on the generation, evaluation and prioritisation of new co-developed initiatives. Outcomes Delegates will learn to: • How to identify the organisational innovation eco-system • Process management for maximum results • Managing partner alliances effectively • Identify pitfalls, challenges and success factors • Develop a road map to take co-developed outcomes towards implementation Delivery Method In-house Workshop
Facilitator Henra Mayer Henra Mayer is the CEO of Innocentrix which specialises in enterprise innovation solutions. Her passion is the management and measurement of innovation in the organisation. She has a BA Languages from the University of Pretoria, a Programme in Business Leadership (PBL) and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. Henra regularly contributes to innovationrelated publications and is in demand as a public speaker.
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janet@toolsofgreatness.co.za 076 626 6047 0865 035 066 www.toolsofgreatness.co.za
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