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.
Twelve key sections are covered and normally delivered over two days with individual and group activities:
Professionals from Business, Industry and Public Sector. This programme provides the learner a comprehensive knowledge of what innovation is and its value to an organisation, if applied and managed in a systematic way. While no specific prior qualification is required, participants should have a basic understanding of management principles.
This programme is delivered to a postgraduate qualification level (level 7).
Participants are expected to have a good operational command of the English Language (IELTS band 7 or equivalent).
Many organisations from different sectors including: Activate Learning, Adnoc, AIG Insurance, Al Masaood Oil & Gas, Army Innovation, Arriva Plc, BAE Systems, Birmingham City University, Bosch, Cobham, British Gas, Cherwell South Northamptonshire & Stratford upon Avon Council, City of Glasgow College, Coleg Menai, Costain, Coventry University, DASA Defence and Security Accelerator, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Envitia, ESF Capital, European Central Bank, Fexco, Global Aluminium, jHub Strategic Command, Huawei, jHub Strategic Command, Kier Construction, Kindred Group Plc, Laing O'Rourke, Laithwaites Wine, Masdar, MBDA Missile Systems, Ministry of Defence (UK), Mubadala, Murphy Construction, NATO, Office of National Statistics (ONS), Oman Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Panasonic, Petroleum Development Oman, Plessey Semiconductors, Plymouth University, Raytheon, Rolls-Royce, Royal Airforce, Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Engineers, Royal London Hospital, Royal Mail, Royal Navy, Severn Trent Water, Singapore Government, Singapore IP Academy, Skanska, South West College, Thales, Thomas More University, Toyota, United Utilities, Virgin, Wolverhampton University and many more...
Learning materials will be provided. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for a Certificate from the Institute of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange as well as a full Membership of the IKE Institute.
Prof 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 Westminster, 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..
Price: £1,200.00p
"Absolutely fantastic course – the best I’ve ever attended. I was concerned before the course that some elements may not be particularly relevant as I don’t work in an innovation hub, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Prof Medhat was an excellent trainer, and used his breadth of experience to bring the tools and techniques explained in the course to life. I now feel have a toolkit to draw upon and adapt for a range of business applications – many thanks.”
"Great to be able to spend 2 days thinking and reflecting on the process of innovation and being able to tap into such a distinguished Instructor. Despite having started my Innovation journey as DACOS Innovation with NCHQ back in 2016 and being on a journey of discovery ever since, there was value in attending the course and reflecting on what we did then and how we might have done things differently, whilst thinking ahead about innovation in organisational design for DIO now.”
"Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I found the course met all its objectives well. It was well-placed and very well taught. I found some of the models familiar to me, others I will add to my growing toolbox. All of which have helped me grow my knowledge, and will help me to Champion Innovation going forward. This course, combined with my previous attendance on the Digital Business Transformation course, have both been superb in terms of CPD. I intend now to re-read the resources as part of my academic 'soak period', to lock the learning in. Will recommend the course to others.”
"Course was very well structured, and all items well presented. Professor had an outstanding performance, well prepared. It was one of the best courses I‘ve ever had, focused, not only on theories but targeting the real world. Helped to understand the Innovation process.”
"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".
