Making Innovation Happen
1 Day – Innovation & Improvement Workshop – L5
Innovation isn’t just a big ideas exercise; it’s a practical leadership skill. This workshop gives managers simple methods to unlock creativity, solve problems and turn ideas into action. They learn design thinking techniques, rapid testing approaches and Lean Start-up tools that reduce risk and accelerate results.
By the end, leaders know how to bring fresh thinking into everyday work and drive meaningful improvement.
Workshop Overview
Innovation isn’t just for “creative” teams; it’s a core skill for modern leaders. This workshop gives managers practical methods to spark ideas and turn them into action.
AM Session — Drive Creativity with Design Thinking
- Understand the design thinking cycle
• Use empathy to uncover needs
• Reframe problems creatively
• Generate ideas using simple tools
• Test ideas quickly and cheaply
PM Session — Turn Ideas into Action with Lean Startup
- Learn the Build–Measure–Learn cycle
• Create quick prototypes
• Gather fast feedback
• Reduce risk in new initiatives
• Turn one idea into a practical plan
Practical Activities
- Empathy mapping
• Idea generation challenge
• Problem reframing toolkit
• Prototype sprint
• Innovation action plan
For group bookings, please contact business@suffolk.ac.uk
