Project-Centred Innovation Programme Datasheet

Title:  OA04001 Innovation Needs Assessment

Objectives:             

1.       Provide an overview of good practice in Business Innovation

2.       Identify opportunity to improve practices to client organisation

3.       Prioritise potential improvements

4.       Develop an action plan for immediate implementation

Contents: 

1.       Company Business Framework

1.1.    Goals

1.2.    Performance

1.3.    Strategic Imperatives

1.4.    Performance gap/perception

2.       Operational Alignment

2.1.    Organisational Structure

2.2.    Core Business Processes

2.3.    Resourcing Levels

3.       Cultural Alignment

3.1.    Engagement

3.2.    Knowledge/Skills

3.3.    Industry Linkages

3.4.    Change Leadership

4.       Benchmark Comparators

4.1.    Competitors

4.2.    Process

4.3.    People

5.       Action Planning

5.1.    Gap analysis

5.1.1.        Direction Setting

5.1.2.        Strengths

5.1.3.        Opportunities

5.1.4.        Learning capability

5.2.    improving Maturity Levels

6.       Next steps

Format:

The programme format is designed to be a mixture of presentation, delegate inputs and discussion and action planning activities. The presentation agenda is configurable to meet the needs of the client. 

Duration:     

The workshop is designed to take a maximum of 2 days; depending upon the scope of the business activity under consideration and the availability of key business representatives.

Who should attend:

Board Directors, Senior Business Managers and their Senior Line Managers.                     

Preparation:

Effective running of this programme depends upon, timely strategic input regarding company business objectives and goals, marketing information regarding industry sector and key competitors, customer feedback and sales perspectives, future technology perspectives.  

Key Measures:

A.      Clear understanding of company business goals and strategic imperatives for improvement.

B.      Improved understanding of company position in marketplace.

C.      Clear set of priorities and measures for improving business contribution.

D.      Improved understanding of innovative business processes and their application.

E.      Outline implementation plan.

Contact: ian@osborneassociates.com for information on prices and schedule.

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