Strategic Innovation and Business Process Improvement
Introduction
In an era of constant disruption and global competition, organisations must adopt **strategic innovation and process improvement** as core drivers of growth and sustainability. Success today is not only about doing things better but also about **reimagining processes, products, and services** to stay ahead of change.
This programme equips leaders and professionals with the **mindset, frameworks, and tools** to systematically improve operations while fostering breakthrough innovations. Participants will gain the ability to balance **incremental improvements** with **radical innovation**, ensuring long-term business excellence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Understand the role of **strategic innovation and process improvement** in organisational success.
* Apply structured methodologies such as the **PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) Cycle** to drive sustainable improvements.
* Differentiate between **problem-solving, performance improvement, and innovation** for targeted results.
* Identify opportunities in both the **internal and external business environment**.
* Develop creativity, lateral thinking, and structured innovation practices.
* Lead teams through **implementation, evaluation, and standardisation** of change initiatives.
* Build a **resilient, agile, and innovation-driven culture** across the organisation.
Course Outline
Day 1 – Foundations of Strategic Innovation and Process Improvement
* The evolving role of innovation in business competitiveness
* Linking innovation and process improvement to strategy
* Problem-solving vs. performance improvement vs. breakthrough innovation
* Sources of change in external and internal environments
* The **Deming Cycle (PDCA)** as a framework for continuous improvement
Day 2 – The Plan Stage: Designing for Innovation
* Problem identification and analysis techniques
– Root cause analysis
– Problem tree analysis
* Incremental vs. disruptive change approaches
* **Value chain analysis and process mapping**
* Tools for opportunity identification and idea generation
* Creativity techniques: brainstorming, idea mapping, lateral thinking
Day 3 – The Do Stage: Implementing Change Initiatives
* Goal setting and prioritisation for innovation projects
* Balancing deliberate and experimental approaches
* Formalising **trial-and-error innovation processes**
* Designing and managing pilot projects
* Organising resources for effective implementation
Day 4 – The Check Stage: Measuring and Learning from Innovation
* Structures for performance reviews and evaluations
* Tracking and reporting innovation outcomes
* After-action reviews and embedding lessons learned
* Selecting the right **metrics for innovation and process improvement**
* Maintaining alignment with strategic objectives
Day 5 – The Act Stage: Leadership for Sustainable Innovation
* Go/no-go decisions and scaling successful innovations
* Overcoming obstacles and managing risks
* Leading through **failure, success, and rapid adaptation**
* Standardisation and integration of improvements across the business
* Building an organisation-wide culture of innovation and resilience
Who Should Join
This programme is ideal for:
* Business Leaders, Executives, and Senior Managers
* Strategy, Innovation, and R\&D Professionals
* Operations and Process Excellence Managers
* Project and Change Management Leaders
* Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Agile Practitioners
* Professionals aspiring to **embed innovation into business processes**
* Anyone seeking to **strengthen organisational competitiveness** through innovation
Enquiries & Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
For more details visit our website : www.keleaders.com
