Introduction

In today’s volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, leaders must not only manage the present but also innovate for the future. The London Academy’s Driving Innovation for Leaders course is designed for executives looking to drive business transformation through open innovation. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage both internal talent and external networks, critical for innovation success.

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of open innovation, from strategic and tactical perspectives, enabling you to lead and champion innovation within your organization. You will learn how to add value to senior discussions, plan and manage critical business relationships, and steer innovation initiatives effectively.

Course Highlights:

• Marketing strategy and organizational needs assessment
• Innovation management and competitive analysis
• Partnership management and relationship building
• Creativity and risk management
• Practical steps for implementing open innovation Training Objectives
  By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand and apply tools for strategic and environmental scanning and analysis
• Engage in high-level discussions about open innovation and its application
• Foster an organizational culture that supports change, creativity, and risk
• Develop practical plans for sourcing and managing external relationships
• Lead the implementation of open innovation strategies in your organizationTraining Methodology

  This course is designed for active, motivated senior executives who are eager to engage in business debates and discussions on organizational change and innovation. The training will blend various workshop formats, including formal presentations, structured discussions, informal debates, solo work, and group exercises. A mix of printed materials, slides, activities, and videos will be used to enhance learning.

  Organisational Impact

  Participants will gain the ability to champion open innovation within their organization, leading to:

• Promotion of open innovation strategies and external relationships
• Effective presentation of open innovation ideas and tools
• Initiation of open innovation projects and trials

• Support for team members in exploring new relationships
• Cultivation of a culture of change and managed risk
• Management of the commercial impact of open innovation projectsPersonal Impact

  Participants will benefit from:

• Increased confidence in discussing organizational strategy and innovation
• Enhanced understanding of innovation contexts and challenges
• Recognition as a leader in open innovation within their organization
• Extended executive and leadership skills
• Valuable networking opportunities with peers from various industriesWho Should Attend?

  This course is ideal for managers and executives involved in or expected to lead innovation, business development, and organizational change. It is relevant across various departments, including strategic planning, marketing, operations, HR, finance, and legal.

  This course is particularly beneficial for:

• General Managers and Executives
• Project Managers
• Business Development Managers
• Business Unit Leaders and Commercial Managers
• Marketing Managers
• Relationship, Partnership, and Contract Managers