Why Innovation is So Difficult - and How to Fix It

Do you believe innovation should be driven by the mantra of people first, technology and ideas next? Would you like to enhance your organization’s innovation capabilities based on this approach?

If so, let’s talk! I’m offering a workshop that can help you do exactly that, available on pilot-project terms (flexibility to fit your needs, lower rates) in exchange for your feedback to refine the workshop further.

Here’s a description:

Why Innovation is So Difficult - and How to Fix It:  A workshop with Stefan Lindegaard

Innovation often fails not because of a lack of ideas or projects, but because organizations struggle to identify and activate the right people to move those ideas forward at the right time and in the right context.

This workshop addresses how to build an innovation function that taps into your organization’s hidden potential and creates a sustainable, scalable pathway to success. We focus on identifying the right talent, developing their capabilities, and creating structures that empower teams to move from ideas to execution.

This workshop will help you:

• Identify the Right People for Innovation - Analyze your past innovation efforts to understand the people-based factors behind their success or failure. Build a profile of the ideal innovation team by focusing on mindset, traits, and characteristics.

• Activate Hidden Talent - Learn how to identify overlooked individuals who have the potential to drive innovation. Create initiatives that encourage these employees to volunteer their skills and develop the capabilities needed for innovation.

• Build Vehicles for Innovation Capabilities - Design innovation vehicles that align your talent with the right projects at the right time. Focus on Discovery, Incubation, and Acceleration phases, matching people with the areas where they can excel.

• Empower Teams for Innovation Success - Create agile structures and processes that support fast decision-making, collaboration, and efficiency in moving through innovation phases.

• Tap into Internal and External Networks - Learn how to engage with other functions within your organization and collaborate with external partners. Innovation thrives when it’s collaborative and network-driven, allowing it to scale and gain recognition across the business.

Innovation is challenging, but by focusing on people, collaboration, and agile processes, you can overcome the real barriers holding your organization back. This workshop provides actionable steps to help you build a strong foundation for innovation success.

Note: We can tailor the workshop to fit your organization’s specific needs and interests, covering the elements most relevant to your goals.