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“Invitro Innovation exists to Awaken the Innovation Potential in People and Organisations”

Creativity & Innovation Short seminar Topics by

Chief Ideas Facilitator, Angela Koch

90 mins 9 Habits of Innovators 120 mins A Crash course in Innovation 90 mins Kickstarting an Innovation Culture 120 mins Design Thinking for Wicked Problems



90 mins | 9 habits of innovators Making Innovation Accessible and Actionable through daily habits

Synopsis We tend to think of Innovation as the domain of Experts or special gifted people. This Seminar seeks to democratize Innovation and make it accessible to the whole organization. This 90 minute Seminar seeks to make Innovation Accessible and Actionable by introducing 9 everyday habits that we all can adopt. These habits are not unique to the adult world, we were already practicing these habits when we wee 5 year old. The Seminar is delivered to groups of up to 120 people in conference seating style with a mix of presentation and self-‐reflection exercise.

Seminar objectives 1. To make Innovation a more tangible and relatable concept 2. To inspire and motivate staff to see themselves as potential innovators 3. To understand the special ways of thinking, working and being of Innovators 4. For attendees to internalize the 9 habits of Innovators to their everyday life and jobs.

Expected Outcome: Seminar participants will be able to: Think of themselves as Innovators and start to put the habits into practice in their daily work.

Who Should Attend Anyone expected to create or implement new ways of working.

seminar Outline 1.What is Innovation and why does it matter to me? 2. Think and behave like a 5 year Old 3. The 9 Habits of Innovators:

• Habit 1: Discipline • Habit 2: Sharing • Habit 3: Observing • Habit 4: Discovery • Habit 5: Questioning • Habit 6: Passion • Habit 7: Associating • Habit 8: Experimenting • Habit 9: Networking

4. Personal Exercise: Applying the 9 habits to your personal and work life



Seminar hand-out A 2 page hand-‐out is available for this Seminar. A PDF will be supplied with printing to be taken care of by client.

Seminar Facilitator Angela Koch, Chief Ideas Facilitator Invitro Innovation (Detailed profile appended)

Sample content slides



120 mins | a crash course in innovation Learn how to collaboratively and creatively problem solve.

Synopsis The new challenges of our business environment demand that we rethink how we use the collective brainpower of our employees. It is no longer the domain of the talented few to conjure up the next big idea, but rather the new competitive reality demands that all staff contribute to solution finding. This seminar introduces the key concepts of Creativity as they apply to solution finding in a corporate context. The seminar is primarily experiential in nature where participants learn by experiencing the creative process.

Seminar Objectives

1. To introduce Creativity as a fundamental human ability we all have. 2. To create a more concrete understanding of the barriers to creativity in the workplace 3. To become aware of the your own personal creative abilities 4. To experience the Creative Process in Action 5. Learn Creative tools and techniques to put to use in an Ideation Workshop.

Who Should Attend • People who are expected to provide solutions to challenging business problems • Best suited to mid level personnel (at least 2-‐3 years business experience) • All expertise (Finance, Operations, Retail, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources,

seminar Outline - The Value of Creativity and Innovation - Creativity is a Belief!

o Smart risk taking o Experimentation

- A simple 3 part Ideation process for Innovation

- Understanding Problems from a Human Perspective

- Ideation and Brainstorming o Rules for Brainstorming o video

- Creativity Tools and Techniques o Random idea generation techniques o Engineered Provocations

- Ideation Experiential Activity



90 mins | kickstarting a culture of innovation Building an Environment where Innovation can Thrive

Synopsis Innovative organisations such as Pixar, Samsung, Mayo Clinic, Whirlpool, and Amazon excel in 4 areas: Innovation Culture, Innovation Strategy, Process and Ideas. Participants will learn how to create a Culture of Innovation in their team and organization. This seminar uses a mix of presentation delivery, case examples and self evaluation exercises to internalize the habits of Innovative companies.

seminar objectives 1. An introduction to the key components of

building a sustainable climate for Innovation. 2. Create awareness of some of the cultural and

climate barriers to innovation. 3. Evaluate your own Culture of Innovation

4. Learn the habits for kickstarting a culture of Innovation from Innovation greats such

as Pixar, Samsung, Mayo Clinic, Whirlpool, Amazon and others

Expected Outcome: Seminar participants will be able to: People managers will be able to create an environment where Innovation can thrive.

Who Should Attend • Culture creators and culture consumers • Ideally a mix of functional expertise

DRIVING INNOVATION CULTURE & PRACTICE PROGRAM OUTLINE

DAY ONE

Module 1: Innovation as a Business Driver

The Innovation Imperative

Obstacles to Innovation

Module 2: Experiencing the Creative Process in Action

Group Work Exercise

Lessons

Module 3: The 5 Keys to Innovation

Organisational Fitness, Innovation Process, Innovation Strategy, Culture, Ideas

Case from Whilpool

Module 4: Culture of Innovation

Case Study: IDEO

Module 5: Innovation Process – The 5 Stage

Innovation Model

Foundation Work

Consumer Knowledge

Idea Generation

Idea Screening

Implementation

“Innovation distinguishes a leader from a follower. Concentrate on really important creations and radical innovation.. Hire peoplewho want to make the best things in the world. You need a very product-‐oriented culture, even in a technology company.. Lots of companies have tons of great engineers and smart people. But ultimately, there needs to be some gravitational force that pull’s it altogether.”

Steve Jobs, Legendary and Innovative Leader of Apple Computers This workshop will benefit all in senior management positions including CEOs, Managing Directors, Heads of Departments and Senior Executives responsible for strategy, human resource, productivity, marketing, account and sales management.



seminar Outline

1) Top barriers to driving Innovation 2) Where Culture fits within the Innovation Framework 3) Assess your own Innovation Culture 4) 9 habits of Innovative Companies

- Clear Innovation Goals and Strategy - Innovation Infrastructure - Empowering process - Quality Idea Pipeline - Champoined by CEO / Executive team - Climate of Smart Risk taking - Comfort in sharing Works-in-progress - Fuel Thinking with Inspiration - Reward and Recognise

training materials A 4 page hand-‐out is available for this Seminar. A PDF will be supplied with printing to be taken care of by client.




120 mins | Design thinking FOR WICKED PROBLEMS

Synopsis The premise of Design Thinking is that: If we approached problems in the same way designers approach design, we can find better solutions. This 180 minute Seminar introduces the key concepts of Design Thinking to non-‐Designers and empowers them with a 5 step Design Thinking process that they can apply to any business challenge. The Seminar is delivered to groups of up to 120 people in conference seating style with a mix of presentation and design thinking exercise conducted in pairs.

Seminar objectives • Introduce the concept of Design Thinking to people not involved in Design. • Demonstrate through examples how design thinking has been used across many business

and social areas. • Empower with a simple 5 step process of using design thinking to solve an issue. • Experience a hands on application of Design Thinking to a common problem

Expected Outcome: Seminar participants will be able to: Understand the basics of Design Thinking and begin to practice some of the key traits in their job.

Who Should Attend • Anyone who wants to create better outcomes to pressing business problems. • No previous understanding of or experience with Design Thinking required

Course Outline 1.The Evolution of Design from Tactical to Strategic 2. Introduction to Design Thinking with Inspirational examples 3. Traits of Design Thinkers

• Empathetic • Curious • Creative • Don’t fear failure • Experiment • Collaborative



4. Simple Design Thinking Process (5 step):

5.Hands-‐on Design Thinking Exercise focused on a client wicked problem.






SPEAKER / facilitator: Angela Koch

B.Com (Hons) 1990, University of Natal, South Africa

Angela Koch is founder and Chief Ideas facilitator of Invitro Innovation, an Asia based Ideas and Innovations Consultancy.

She brings a wealth of Creativity and Innovation practice following a career as Strategic Planning Director with Global Brand and Communications companies In Johannesburg, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Angela’s Invitro Innovation work has her involved in two important domains: Brand Innovation and Product Innovation. Her Innovation clients come from the consumer goods sector, media, property and services. She facilitates projects to discover the next growth engine for a business and creates experiential learning experiences so that employees feel empowered to participate in Innovation efforts.

innovation TRAINing EXPERIENCE examples Title Participant Companies

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION BYK Asia, Bursa Saham Malaysia, CIMB Malaysia

CULTURE & PRACTICE OF INNOVATION

HDB, Character Montessori, Singapore Institute of Management

INNOVATION FACILITATION MediaCorp, Leo Burnett Hong Kong

DESIGN THINKING Nestle Malaysia, IBN International: Pfizer, OCBC, Takaful, Celcom, Ministry of Home Affairs

LEADING INNOVATION ITE, Singapore Customs and Excise, Mindef

SERVICE INNOVATION FOR PUBLIC SECTOR

University Putra Malaysia, MSD Brunei, Malaysian Foundation for Innovation, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)

PRODUCT & MARKETING INNOVATION

OCBC, Maxis, Alliance Bank, Telekom Malaysia.



CLIENT & PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK I had the pleasure of working with Invitro on Innovation projects on the haircare and femcare business. Angela is a natural, she has a unique ability to break down complex concepts make them look so simple.

JASMINE XU, Marketing Director China P&G

The Innovation Workshop facilitated by Angela was a great catalyst to rekindle the innovation spirit in MediaCorp. It paved the way for employees to freely express and exchange ideas and views, and it provided that platform to interact regardless of ranks in the office.

CHE YANEZA Head of Learning and Development, MediaCorp

This workshop democratises innovation by making it accessible to all levels of marketers.”

RAY POLETTI Marketing Manager Tiger Beer Asia

“Your workshop removed the blinkers from our eyes so we could see the possibilities for the future of the F&B industry in Singapore”

RICKY GOH Chairman F&B Committee, & CEO Delifrance

“Very intuitive session that really motivated us to generate new Ideas”

OCBC Malaysia Training Participant

“Innovative, strategic and very useful with a lively interactive session”

PFIZER Malaysia Training Participant

“Best workshop I have ever attended! Thank-you to Angela and Melissa!”

ASCENDAS LAND Ideation Participant

Accolades and recognition 2005 - P&G Greater China Preferred Ideation Facilitator (Laundry Category).

2006 - P&G Greater China Most Successful Commercial Innovation.

2009 - Founder of Invitro Innovation

2010 - Cerebos Pacific Limited, Preferred Innovation Facilitator for 10 year planning exercise (Hong Kong, Taiwan).

2011 - Author of Inciting Ideas: Handbook for Marketing Innovation

2011/12 MediaCorp - Preferred Innovation Day Facilitator.

2012 - Business Mentor to Incubatees at SMU’s Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

2012 - Author of Innovation Questions & Provocation Cards.

2013 - Conjunct Consulting Project Advisor (Q1 2013 Project Cycle).

2013 - Nestle Malaysia Design Thinking Training Partner.

2013 – Ascendas Land Ideation Partner.



Available for purchase for distribution during seminars

Seminar price per card set is SGD15.00. Usual price per card set is SGD55.00

Invitro’s Innovation cards A set of 18 Questions & Provocations

(sample of the 18 cards)

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