Innovation and Creativity Mastery™
Innovation and Creativity Course Features
SUBJECT
Innovation and Creativity
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Innovation and Creativity Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Innovation and Creativity Course Summary
Module 1
Initiating Innovation
Module 2
Innovation Models
Module 3
Leading Innovation
Module 4
Innovative Culture
Module 5
Design Thinking Basics
Module 6
Ideation Techniques
Module 7
Innovation Strategy
Module 8
Innovation Trends
Participant Challenges
You feel the pressure to innovate but lack the structure, mindset, or momentum to make it happen. Creative ideas surface occasionally but rarely lead to meaningful change. Your team hesitates to take risks, relying on safe habits that keep progress slow and predictable. Projects stall in planning stages, meetings recycle the same thinking, and genuine breakthroughs feel out of reach. Stakeholders grow impatient, and your confidence as a leader of innovation begins to fade. Opportunities pass by while your organisation falls behind faster-moving competitors. Left unresolved, this inertia becomes a culture, eroding relevance, disengaging talent, and stalling long-term growth.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course empowers you to lead innovation with confidence, unlock team creativity, and turn bold ideas into practical outcomes. You develop the mindset, tools, and strategies to drive change, generate fresh solutions, and inspire new thinking across your projects. Your team becomes more collaborative, resourceful, and energised to challenge limits and solve real problems. You move beyond outdated practices and create space for exploration, experimentation, and progress. Your organisation gains a culture of innovation that adapts quickly, competes effectively, and grows sustainably. In the long term, you stay ahead of change and lead with creative impact.
Day One
Leading Team Innovation™
Module 1: Initiating Innovation
Outcomes
• Understand the importance of innovation to recognise its impact on your success • Differentiate between innovation and creativity to apply the right concepts in your work • Examine innovation case studies to draw valuable lessons for your organisation
Syllabus
Innovation Fundamentals, Creative Ideation, Divergent Thinking, Convergent Thinking, Innovation Impact Analysis, Innovation Drivers, Innovation Barriers, Innovation Metrics, Innovation Ecosystems, Innovation Diffusion, Innovation Adoption, Innovation Opportunities
Module 2: Innovation Models
Outcomes
• Discover innovation theories like Disruptive Innovation to broaden your knowledge • Learn innovation model concepts, including Stage-Gate, Agile, and Lean Startup • Explore how to implement these models to drive successful projects in your organisation
Syllabus
Disruptive Innovation, Stage-Gate, Agile, Open Innovation, Incremental Innovation, Radical Innovation, Innovation Life Cycle, Technology S-Curve, Innovation Networks, Business Model Innovation, Frugal Innovation, Reverse Innovation, Blue Ocean, Red Ocean
Module 3: Leading Innovation
Outcomes
• Adapt your leadership style to promote continual innovation and creativity in your team • Learn how to build and lead innovative teams to foster collaboration and creativity • Develop a team action plan to apply your new tools and achieve your innovation goals
Syllabus
Innovation Leadership, Team Dynamics, Collaborative Innovation, Innovation Motivation, Innovation Communication, Innovation Conflict Resolution, Innovation Decision-Making, Innovation Change Management, Innovation Performance Metrics
Module 4: Innovative Culture
Outcomes
• Identify characteristics of a creative organisation to foster innovation within your team • Learn strategies to promote creativity to encourage new ideas in your organisation • Apply techniques to enhance team creativity to boost productivity and innovation
Syllabus
Organisational Creativity, Innovation Climate, Innovation Values, Innovation Reward, Innovation Knowledge, Innovation Learning, Innovation Psychology, Innovation Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation Cultural Change, Innovation Cultural Assessment
Day Two
Mastering Innovation Strategy™
Module 5: Design Thinking Basics
Outcomes
• Uncover Design Thinking basics to adopt a user-centred approach to problem-solving • Understand the stages of Design Thinking to implement these methods in your projects • Engage in exercises to solve your real-world problems with innovative solutions
Syllabus
Empathy Mapping, Problem Definition, Ideation Techniques, Prototyping Methods, User Testing, Design Thinking Mindset, Design Thinking Applications, Design Thinking Challenges, Human-Centred Design, Iterative Design, Storyboarding, Journey Mapping
Module 6: Ideation Techniques
Outcomes
• Practice various brainstorming techniques to generate innovative ideas with your team • Explore tools for idea generation and evaluation to enhance your creative processes • Participate in practical exercises to refine your skills in generating and developing ideas
Syllabus
Brainstorming Methods, Mind Mapping, SCAMPER Technique, Six Thinking Hats, Lateral Thinking, Idea Screening, Idea Evaluation, Idea Selection, Idea Implementation, Idea Management Systems, Role Storming, Reverse Brainstorming, Random Word Technique
Module 7: Innovation Strategy
Outcomes
• Develop an innovation strategy aligned with your organisation’s goals to drive focused efforts • Learn steps to implement innovation to ensure the successful execution of new ideas • Understand how to overcome barriers to innovation to sustain momentum in your projects
Syllabus
Innovation Roadmapping, Innovation Project Management, Innovation Resource Allocation, Innovation Risk Management, Innovation Change Implementation, Innovation Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation Performance Measurement, Innovation Sustainability
Module 8: Innovation Trends
Outcomes
• Comprehend the impact of digital transformation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape • Learn about emerging technologies like AI and IoT to identify and embrace future opportunities • Explore how to leverage data and analytics to make informed and strategic decisions
Syllabus
Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain Technology, Sustainable Innovation, Green Technologies, Circular Economy, Biotech Innovations, Quantum Computing, Autonomous Systems, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
Innovation and Creativity Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Innovation and Creativity Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Innovation and Creativity Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Innovation and Creativity Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd