About This Course

This intensive 4-day Certified Strategic Design Thinking Specialist (CSDTS) program empowers professionals with the practical frameworks and strategic insights required to embed sustainable innovation into their corporate DNA. By exploring digital transformation, market viability, and the renowned Navlan Innovation Management Framework i13®, attendees will discover how to cultivate an enduring culture of creative problem-solving.

Blending real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and hands-on exercises, the curriculum translates high-level innovation theory into actionable business strategies. The final day focuses exclusively on personalized coaching, giving participants the opportunity to workshop specific organizational challenges with expert guidance. Attendees will leave with a verified certification and a clear, customized roadmap to drive long-term business transformation in today's dynamic marketplace.

Duration & Format

• Duration: 4 intensive days of training

• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face / instructor-led training

• Learning Style: A dynamic mix of interactive workshops, group collaboration, and practical case studies

• Capstone Coaching: The final day features specialized, one-on-one mentorship to solidify learning outcomes and strategy application

Certification & Accreditation

• Fully accredited under the ISO 17024:2012 standards for professional certification

• Officially awarded by the Convergence Certification and Skills Development (CCSD) Council, headquartered in Prague

• Backed by global accreditation from TQV, Switzerland (ASCAB)

Program Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Cultivate a proactive innovation mindset and drive a culture of continuous organizational improvement

• Strategically navigate digital transformation within volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments

• Execute the Navlan Innovation Management Framework i13® across all phases, from initial concept to market launch

• Leverage market intelligence, customer insights, and data to drive strategic decision-making

• Mitigate project risks utilizing the innovation lifecycle and established stage-gate models

• Optimize business strategies through expert feedback and real-world implementation exercises

Target Audience

The program is suitable for:

• Mid-level managers and professionals looking to elevate their strategic innovation skill sets

• R&D specialists, product managers, service designers, and dedicated innovation leads

• Project managers, business unit leaders, and executives responsible for driving corporate transformation

• Entrepreneurs and founders seeking to align creative innovation with scalable business growth

Prerequisites

• A personal laptop or workstation for interactive sessions

• (Optional but recommended) A current 3-to-5-year organizational strategy to use as a practical baseline during the program's workshops

Training Curriculum/Modules

• Building a Digital Innovation Culture

• Balancing User Desirability, Tech Feasibility, and Market Viability

• Crafting an Innovation Horizon Vision & Strategy

• Deep Dive: Navlan Innovation Management Framework i13®

• Fostering the Innovation Process and Corporate Culture

• Mastering the Innovation Stage Gate (Fail Fast, Fail Cheap)

• Phase 1 – INSPIRATION: Defining Purpose, Challenges & Expectations

• Phase 2 – IDEATION: Rapid Experimentation & Business Modelling

• Phase 3 – INNOVATION: Product Development, Prototyping & Testing

• Phase 4 – IMPLEMENTATION: Successful Launch & Commercialization Strategies

• Phase 5 – ITERATION: Knowing When to Persevere, Patch, or Pivot

• Review and Reflection of the Framework i13® Application

• Strategies for Overcoming Organizational Barriers to Innovation

• Targeted Coaching & Formulating Next Steps

• Final Certification Assessment

Certified Strategic Design Thinking Specialist

Program Instructor:

Seelan V. Karthi