Innovation Management - Creative Thinking
Course ID: 260727 0101 1044Proj
Course Dates : 27/07/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Leadership & Management Development Organisational Effectiveness Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches practical methods to create, test, and implement new ideas. It combines structured creative techniques, decision frameworks, and hands-on prototyping. Participants gain repeatable processes to move concepts into validated initiatives.
Objectives
1. Apply at least three structured ideation techniques to generate user-centered concepts.
2. Use a simple prioritization framework (impact, effort, risk) to select ideas for development.
3. Convert ideas into testable hypotheses and design low-cost prototypes or experiments.
4. Produce a one-page value proposition and stakeholder map to align ideas with business needs.
5. Plan and facilitate short workshops that move teams from idea generation to prototype.
2. Use a simple prioritization framework (impact, effort, risk) to select ideas for development.
3. Convert ideas into testable hypotheses and design low-cost prototypes or experiments.
4. Produce a one-page value proposition and stakeholder map to align ideas with business needs.
5. Plan and facilitate short workshops that move teams from idea generation to prototype.
Who Should Attend
Product managers
Innovation managers
UX / Product designers
R&D engineers and technical leads
Program or project managers responsible for new initiatives
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Creative Thinking
1. Understanding Innovation and Creativity
- Principles of innovation management
- Characteristics of creative thinking
- Overcoming barriers to innovation
2. Creative Thinking Techniques
- Brainstorming and brainwriting methods
- SCAMPER technique for idea generation
- Mind mapping for structured thinking
3. User-Centred Innovation
- Understanding customer and stakeholder needs
- Identifying pain points and opportunities
- Generating user-focused solutions
Day 2 – Idea Generation and Prioritisation
1. Structured Ideation Workshops
- Facilitating collaborative idea generation
- Encouraging diverse perspectives
- Capturing and organising ideas
2. Evaluating Innovation Ideas
- Assessing potential impact
- Estimating effort and resource requirements
- Identifying implementation risks
3. Prioritisation Frameworks
- Applying impact-effort analysis
- Ranking ideas objectively
- Selecting concepts for development
Day 3 – Prototyping and Experimentation
1. Developing Testable Ideas
- Writing clear innovation hypotheses
- Defining success criteria
- Planning simple validation experiments
2. Rapid Prototyping
- Creating low-fidelity prototypes
- Selecting appropriate prototyping methods
- Gathering early user feedback
3. Testing and Learning
- Conducting prototype evaluations
- Recording observations and insights
- Refining ideas based on evidence
Day 4 – Value Creation and Stakeholder Engagement
1. Value Proposition Development
- Defining customer value
- Creating a one-page value proposition
- Aligning solutions with organisational objectives
2. Stakeholder Mapping
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Analysing influence and interest
- Planning stakeholder engagement
3. Building Business Support
- Communicating innovation benefits
- Preparing innovation proposals
- Securing stakeholder commitment
Day 5 – Practical Innovation Workshop
1. Innovation Facilitation Exercise
- Planning a creative thinking workshop
- Guiding teams through idea generation
- Supporting collaborative decision-making
2. Prototype Development Challenge
- Selecting a priority idea
- Developing and presenting a prototype
- Receiving structured feedback
3. Innovation Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing creative thinking techniques
- Preparing implementation plans for validated ideas
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
