Innovation Tactics: Tactical Approaches to Drive and Manage Innovation

Module 1: Introduction to Tactical Innovation Management

• The transition from strategic to tactical innovation approaches
• Understand the role and responsibilities of an Innovation Navigator

Module 2: Case Studies: Learning from Failed Innovations

• Extract valuable lessons from analysing real-world innovation failures
• Identify common pitfalls and prevention strategies

Module 3: Mastering the Complexity: Managing Multiple Innovation Projects

• Apply portfolio management tools and prioritisation techniques
• Effectively allocate resources and navigate project roadblocks

Module 4: Enhancing Research & Development

• Implement TRIZ problem-solving methodology
• Apply Design Thinking and Agile/Scrum frameworks to R&D processes

Module 5: Synchronising Intellectual Property (IP) and R&D Efforts

• Understand Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) principles
• Strategically plan IP protection for innovation initiatives

Module 6: Innovation Marketing: Generating Market Response

• Develop effective tactics for introducing innovations to market
• Capture and leverage market feedback for product refinement

Module 7: Navigating Non-incremental Innovations and Pivoting

• Recognise pivot triggers and implement effective pivoting strategies
• Overcome challenges in disruptive innovation management

Module 8: Course Wrap-Up and Future Trends

• Apply key lessons from the course to real-world scenarios
• Stay current with emerging innovation management trends