What will you in Smart Tips: Innovation Course
- Apply proven creativity techniques (SCAMPER, mind mapping, and lateral thinking) to generate breakthrough ideas
- Identify and overcome common innovation barriers: cognitive biases, organizational inertia, and resource constraints
- Structure rapid ideation sessions and design sprints for fast-paced solution development
- Use customer-centered approaches: empathy mapping, value proposition canvases, and rapid prototyping
- Implement lean experimentation and validation to test assumptions and reduce risk
- Build an innovation-capable culture by fostering psychological safety and cross-functional collaboration
Program Overview
Module 1: Foundations of Innovation Thinking
⏳ 30 minutes
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Defining innovation vs. invention and understanding the innovation lifecycle
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Mindset shifts: embracing ambiguity, curiosity, and iterative learning
Module 2: Creative Ideation Techniques
⏳ 45 minutes
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Applying SCAMPER, random input, and analogies to spark new ideas
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Facilitating effective brainstorming sessions and capturing wild ideas
Module 3: Empathy & Problem Framing
⏳ 1 hour
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Conducting empathy interviews and building user personas
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Crafting problem statements and “How Might We” questions
Module 4: Rapid Prototyping & MVPs
⏳ 45 minutes
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Low-fidelity prototyping methods: sketches, storyboards, and mockups
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Defining a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to validate core assumptions
Module 5: Lean Experimentation & Validation
⏳ 1 hour
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Designing experiments with A/B tests, concierge MVPs, and smoke tests
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Analyzing results and iterating based on feedback
Module 6: Scaling Ideas & Business Modeling
⏳ 45 minutes
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Mapping business model canvases and revenue streams
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Prioritizing features and resource allocation for scalable growth
Module 7: Building an Innovation Culture
⏳ 30 minutes
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Encouraging psychological safety, recognition, and cross-pollination of teams
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Implementing “innovation rituals” like hackathons and idea challenges
Module 8: Roadmap & Next Steps
⏳ 30 minutes
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Creating an innovation roadmap with milestones, metrics, and governance
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Resources for continued learning: tools, communities, and leadership practices
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Job Outlook
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Innovation skills are prized for roles such as Product Manager, Innovation Lead, and Strategy Consultant
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In demand across technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services to drive competitive advantage
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Empowers intrapreneurs to launch new offerings and entrepreneurs to validate startup ideas quickly
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Provides a foundation for advanced innovation credentials and leadership in R&D or corporate venturing
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