An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Certified Innovation Leader
Building Strategic Innovation Capability to
Drive Growth, Creativity, and Competitive Advantage
Course Overview
This Certified Innovation Leader training course equips professionals with the strategic, creative, and analytical capabilities required to lead innovation initiatives in dynamic and competitive business environments. As organizations face increasing pressure to evolve, innovate, and differentiate, leaders must understand how to foster creativity, manage change, and translate innovative ideas into successful business outcomes.
Participants will explore the full innovation cycle—from opportunity discovery and idea generation to prototyping, implementation, and value creation. The training course blends strategic thinking with practical frameworks and tools, enabling professionals to build innovation cultures, lead cross-functional teams, and convert insights into high-impact solutions.
- Innovation leadership principles and global best practices
- Techniques for idea generation, design thinking, and creative problem-solving
- Frameworks for managing innovation pipelines and portfolios
- Methods for evaluating, testing, and implementing innovative solutions
- Tools for building an innovation-ready culture and mindset
Training Outline
DAY 1: Foundations of Innovation Leadership
- Understanding innovation: concepts, types, and strategic value
- The role of the innovation leader in modern organizations
- Building an innovation mindset and culture
- Barriers to innovation and how to overcome them
- Innovation ecosystems and global best practices
- Linking innovation to organizational strategy
DAY 2: Creative Thinking and Idea Generation Techniques
- Techniques for creativity and structured ideation
- Design thinking fundamentals and human-centered innovation
- Problem framing and opportunity identification
- Brainstorming, rapid ideation, and mind-mapping tools
- Evaluating ideas for feasibility and impact
- Case examples of creative innovation models
DAY 3: Innovation Strategy, Analysis, and Decision-Making
- Developing strategic innovation frameworks
- Innovation metrics, KPIs, and performance analysis
- Market intelligence, customer insights, and trend forecasting
- Financial and risk evaluation for innovation proposals
- Innovation portfolio and pipeline management
- Using analytical tools to prioritize innovation initiatives
DAY 4: Prototyping, Experimentation, and Implementation
- Effective prototyping and rapid experimentation
- Testing assumptions using innovation validation tools
- Agile execution and iterative improvement
- Scaling innovative solutions across the organization
- Managing resources, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration
- Addressing governance, compliance, and implementation challenges
DAY 5: Leading Innovation Teams and Sustaining Transformation
- Leading high-performing innovation teams
- Driving change and fostering continuous improvement
- Engaging stakeholders and communicating innovation value
- Building resilience and adaptability in innovation leadership
- Future trends in innovation and digital transformation
- Action planning for long-term innovation leadership success
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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