Innovation Systems
Formulating an innovation strategy is as much about deciding what not do as it is about identifying the things you should be doing. The right scope of your innovation system depends on your type of value creating assets, your available resources, the market dynamics you are facing and the strategic goals you want to achieve. In this course you will analyse your situation, define the right innovation system for your company and plan for its implementation in only 12 weeks.
Total Program Duration
12 weeks
Weekly Time Commitment
min. 12 hrs
Recommended Team Size
1-3 people
This course is for you, if...
- 1
You are responsible for innovation management in your organization.
- 2
Your current innovation strategy is not proving to be effective and you want to start anew.
- 3
You want to prioritize your ideas on innovation you have for your company.
Program Curriculum
Our curriculum is continuously evolving to not only keep pace with change, but to see beyond it.
Program Format
Weekly Content
A 45-min video explaining the module’s frameworks and how to use them for great results.
Weekly Group Discussions
A one-hour online session for group discussions on case studies and Q&A on weekly contents.
Weekly Team Coaching
A one-hour online session per team for idea-, team- and company-specific questions and guidance.
Weekly Exercises
Plan sufficient time per week to complete the exercises of each module.
Success Factors
Know your playground
Make sure your results of this program will actually be relevant by defining the possible scope of your innovation system, including it’s topical and budgetary limits, prior to starting the program. You don’t want to end up suggesting a game that you don’t have the playground for.
Executive sponsors and leadership support
If you don’t have an executive on your team, get executive sponsors and broad support from leadership for this program. Your results will matter only, if you are bestowed with the responsibility and trust by decision makers. Plan alignment meetings for during the program.
Be prepared to tap into your network
Many program modules require you to collect information from internal and external experts, maybe also customers to gain valuable insights. Be prepared to contact those people during the program. If possible, start assembling a database with contact details beforehand.
3 Elements for Maximum Impact
We designed the ONWARD 2 Academy programs for maximum impact. The strong dual focus on output and personal development is unique, and assures that our participants experience productive flow and personal growth at the same time.
Program Tuition
A no-nonsense Innovation System to write the future story of your company.
36.000€
per team
We recommend to use the maxmimum number of three people per team. It is a great lever to grow context together and function better as a team thereafter. Also, you maximize capacity to produce amazing results!
Key Results
Clear desirable future vision of the company, its value creation and purpose to grow into.
Deep understanding of market dynamics and relevant technological developments.
Well defined company-specific horizons for innovation in the short-, medium- and long-run.
Measurable KPIs to track and regularly reassess your innovation system.
What is the defining skill for the 21st century?
It's not coding - it's the ability to solve problems and lead change.
Ravi Vekatesan