About This Course

The Certified Innovation Centric Organization Expert program is an intensive five-day training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to drive innovation within their organizations. Through a structured approach, participants will explore key areas such as digital innovation culture, user desirability, technology feasibility, and market viability. The program covers the entire innovation lifecycle, from the foundational stages of inspiration and ideation to the development, implementation, and iteration phases. Participants will engage with the Navlan Innovation Management Framework i13®, learning how to align organizational structure, vision, and strategy to foster a culture of continuous innovation.

The ultimate outcome of this program is to help participants develop a comprehensive Innovation Management Framework draft or blueprint for their organizations. Over the five days, participants will work through practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions to apply key concepts and frameworks to real-world scenarios. They will learn to identify digital and innovation projects, assess risks, develop innovation policies and procedures, and track success using key metrics. The program culminates with a certification assessment, ensuring participants are equipped to lead and implement effective innovation strategies and drive sustainable growth through digital transformation.

ISO 17024:2012 Accredited Program by Convergence Certification and Skills Development (CCSD) Council To reinforce our commitment to excellence, this 3-day program is accredited by CCSD Council HQ, Prague, in accordance with the prestigious ISO 17024:2012 guidelines for professional certification. This accreditation is granted to CCSD by the esteemed TQV from Switzerland, serving as an Accrediting Service for Conformity Assessment Bodies (ASCAB).

Duration & Format

• Duration: 5 days (intensive transformation workshop)

• Delivery Mode: Instructor-led, face-to-face training

• Designed as a high-impact, hands-on workshop focused on organizational transformation and innovation implementation

Certification & Accreditation

• Professional certification programs framework

• Certification awarded upon successful completion of the program

• Aligned with internationally recognized professional training and competency standards

Program Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Build and transform organizations into innovation-centric ecosystems

• Develop strategies to embed innovation culture across departments

• Understand and apply organizational transformation frameworks

• Drive digital transformation and Industry 4.0 adoption

• Align innovation initiatives with business growth and competitiveness

• Lead enterprise-wide change and innovation execution

Target Audience

The program is suitable for:

• Senior leaders, executives, and decision-makers

• Innovation leaders and transformation heads

• Strategy professionals and consultants

• Business owners and entrepreneurs

• Managers responsible for driving organizational change and innovation culture

Prerequisites

• Participants are encouraged to bring their office workstation (laptop) and, optionally, their 3-5 year business strategy for this program.

Training Curriculum/Modules

• Digital Innovation Culture

• User Desirability, Technology Feasibility & Market Viability

• Innovation Horizon Vision & Strategy

• Innovation Management Framework i13®

• Innovation Process and Culture

• Innovation Stage Gate Fail Fast, Fail Cheap

• Phase 1 INSPIRATION: Purpose, Challenges & Expectations

• Phase 2 IMAGINATION: Innovation Mindset & Design Thinking

• Phase 2 IDEATION: Screening & Experimentation

• Phase 2 IDEATION: Concept Development & Project Plan

• Phase 3 INNOVATION: Development & Prototype

• Phase 3 INNOVATION: Testing & Validation

• Phase 4 IMPLEMENTATION: Launch & Commercialization

• Phase 5 ITERATION: Persevere, Patch, or Pivot

• Identification of Digital & Innovation Projects

• Innovation LOA, Risk, Policies & Procedures

• Innovation Metrics, Change Management Tools & Iteration

• Certification Assessment