Strategy to Innovate

Innovate
the Growth
Lifecycle

Innovate (in · no · vate)

/ˈinəˌvāt/

verb

1) make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

2) introduce (something new, especially a product). “innovating new products, developing existing ones”

3) delivering creative thinking and execution that adds value for others.

Innovation Skills Training that Increases Innovation Capability and Culture for Growth

Assessment

We assess current thinking styles, team member strengths, and the innovation and growth mindset of your organization.

Strategy

Working with your leadership team, we custom develop and craft a long-term innovation skills training and growth mindset strategy for your organization. Identifying the why, what, and how for success.

Experts

We identify the expertise needed to lead, support and coach that will build up the team. Sometimes one riot, one ranger. Other times, a full solutions team to support the strategy and innovation skills training execution plan.

Education

We custom develop and blend methods necessary to create an optimal education experience, tactical process development, and a scalable delivery model for the entire organization.

Technology

We add technology and tools to amplify and scale the innovation skills training to execute the strategy and deliver the expected outcomes for growth.

Strategy to Innovate
Education and Services

Executive Programs
Strategy Acceleration
Innovation Skills Training
Create, Invent & Blueprinting Sessions
Insight Research
Market Research
Technology Research
Future Research
Business Strategy Design
Strategic Focusing
New Products & Services
New Customers & Markets
Invention Blueprinting for Patents
Patent Search and Analysis
Patent Business Process Development
Market & Sales Forecasting for Early Stage Concepts
Market Opportunity Assessment
Competitor Benchmarking and Evaluation
Legal, Compliance & Risk for Innovation
Business Process Improvements for Growth
Innovation Governance Models
Innovation and Growth Mindset Operating Systems

Custom Developed Innovation Skills Training and Innovation and Growth Mindset Operating Systems are proven to scale your organization’s capability to grow.

With Custom Designed Innovation Skills Training and Innovation and Growth Mindset Operating Systems We Typically See:

Organizations are able to create aligned strategies.
Organizations are able to optimize ideas, concepts, products, processes, and services that align and amplify the organizational growth strategy.
Innovation Growth Mindset Systems education helps the teams to be more effective in execution and scaling of products, processes, and service solutions for the organization.

Leading for Growth Experience

An intense one (1) to two (2) day innovation skills training program. This program delivers leadership strategy with innovation and growth mindset for executives, managers, and team leaders.

Innovation & Growth Mindset – Level 1

A one (1) day innovation skills training session, with optional thirty (30)day mentoring and certification period. This program provides the very basics on Innovation and Growth Mindset to help you in your daily work.

Innovation & Growth Mindset – Level 2

A two (2) day innovation skills training session, focused on expansion of Level 1 basics. This program includes a sixty (60) day mentoring and certification period for building long-term Innovation and Growth Mindset capability.

Innovation & Growth Mindset – Level 3

Building from Level 2 innovation skills training, this program is an intense skills, leadership development, mentoring and certification program.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does the Innovation Skills Training cost, and what is included in the pricing?

Pricing for our Innovation & Growth Mindset programs and innovation skills training is customized based on the specific level selected, number of participants, delivery format (in-person, virtual, or blended), and includes any additional mentoring or certification support.

Public Programs such as Innovation and Growth Mindset Level 1 are offered several times a year and current scheduled dates can be found at our events page. Each program typically includes:

Pre-session assessments and online preparatory materials
The core training sessions (1–2 days for Levels 1 & 2, multi-day for Level 3 and Leading for Growth)
Post-session mentoring/coaching periods (30 days for Level 1, 60 days for Level 2, 90 days for Level 3)
Certification upon successful completion of application assignments
Access to tools, templates, and our innovation software platform, The Innovation Garage Workshop.

Contact us for a tailored proposal that aligns with your team size and goals. We also work with programs like Ohio TechCred that may provide reimbursement for select programs and eligible innovation skills training reimbursement.

2. What are the key differences between the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Innovation & Growth Mindset programs, and which innovation skills training program is right for our team?

Innovation & Growth Mindset Level 1: A foundational 1-day session introducing neuroscience, growth mindset, basic ideation tools (Mind Mapping, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking basics), and idea communication. Includes an optional 30-day mentoring/certification period. Ideal for individuals or teams new to innovation who want practical daily skills.
Innovation & Growth Mindset Level 2: A deeper 2-day program that builds on Level 1 prerequisite with advanced facilitation, team collaboration, structured brainstorming, and application skills. Includes a 60-day mentoring and certification period. Best for teams ready to scale innovation practices.
Innovation and Growth Mindset Level 3: An intensive innovation mastery multi-month leadership program (prerequisite: Level 2) focused on innovation mastery, strategy, governance models, coaching others, and building organization-wide Innovation & Growth Mindset systems. Includes 90-day certification and tools for running your own programs and Innovation and Growth Mindset Systems within your organization. Perfect for internal champions and leaders driving enterprise-wide change.

The Leading for Growth Experience (1–2 days) is a separate executive-focused option for strategy alignment and leadership behaviors. We recommend starting with an assessment to determine the best fit for your organization’s current maturity and innovation skills training goals.

3. Is the innovation skills training delivered in-person, virtually, or both, and how flexible is the scheduling?

We offer flexible delivery options to suit your needs:

In-person / On-site (at your location)
Live virtual / remote (via interactive online sessions)
Blended hybrid (combination of live and virtual)

Public workshops are scheduled regularly (often in multi-week virtual formats for Level 1). Private company programs are scheduled at mutually convenient dates. All programs include pre-work online modules, making them easier to fit into busy schedules. Reach out to discuss your preferred timing and format.

4. Can the innovation skills training be customized to our industry, company size, or specific business challenges?

Absolutely.

All our programs are custom-developed in partnership with your leadership team. We begin with an assessment of your current innovation culture, thinking styles, and business challenges, then tailor the content, examples, case studies, and application assignments to your industry, size, and strategic goals.

Whether you’re in manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, or another sector, we adapt tools and exercises so participants can immediately apply them to real organizational opportunities for new or enhanced products, processes, services, or markets.

5. What certification or ongoing support is provided after the program, and how do you measure results?

Each level includes a structured post-training mentoring and certification period:

Level 1: Optional 30 days
Level 2: 60 days
Level 3: 90 days

During this time, participants work with an Innovation Master Black Belt coach (on-site or virtual) on real-world application assignments tied to your business. Successful completion earns a formal certification (e.g., Innovation Level 2 Blue Belt or Level 3 Black Belt). We measure results through pre/post assessments of innovation confidence and culture, participant feedback, completed application projects, and observed improvements in idea generation, execution speed, and alignment with growth goals.

Many clients report measurable gains in innovation capability and faster project delivery.