Mastering Innovation Strategy™
Innovation and Creativity Course Features
SUBJECT
Innovation and Creativity
DURATION
1 Day
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
Design Thinking Basics
Module 2
Ideation Techniques
Module 3
Innovation Strategy
Module 4
Digital Innovation Trends
Participant Challenges
You struggle to align innovation with strategy, often chasing trends without clear direction. Your ideas feel disjointed, siloed, or stalled by internal resistance. Teams lack cohesion, and efforts rarely lead to sustainable progress. Disruption outpaces your plans, leaving you reactive instead of strategic. Act now or risk falling behind market shifts, wasting resources, and weakening your organisation’s long-term competitiveness.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course empowers you to lead innovation with clarity, align creative ideas to strategic goals, and harness emerging trends. You develop a focused innovation roadmap, inspire collaboration, and make future-ready decisions. Your team becomes more agile, and your organisation stays ahead of change. Long-term, you embed innovation into culture, drive growth, and secure lasting relevance.
One Day
Mastering Innovation Strategy™
Module 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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
- 1 Day
- 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
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 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
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 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
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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15 May, 2025
- Mastering Innovation Strategy
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£495
+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