Innovation Training for Companies

Methods. Mindset. Inspiration.

Innovation is not a brainstorming exercise. It is a structured process.
Our innovation training programmes help teams develop ideas, validate concepts and build competitive advantage. We combine proven innovation frameworks with real business challenges to ensure practical, measurable outcomes. All trainings are available in English or German and can be delivered as in-house workshops, offsites or multi-day programmes.

Our Innovation Training Topics

Design Thinking Training

In this interactive training, participants learn how to apply the globally established innovation method Design Thinking to real business challenges. Working in teams, they move through the entire process – from user analysis to tested solution concepts – using proven problem-solving and creativity techniques.

Learning objectives

  • Understand and confidently apply the Design Thinking process
  • Analyse user needs systematically and translate them into precise problem statements
  • Develop, refine and test structured solution concepts

Target group

This training is designed for professionals, managers, project teams and innovation or strategy leaders who want to develop new solutions in a structured and user-centred way.

Prototyping Training

This training focuses on turning ideas into tangible prototypes quickly and efficiently. Participants work with MVP principles and practical experimentation formats to validate assumptions and iteratively improve solutions.

Learning objectives

  • Apply prototyping methods confidently in real projects
  • Design and test Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
  • Collect structured user feedback and use it for iteration

Target group

This innovation training is aimed at professionals in product development, innovation, strategy and project teams who want to validate ideas early and develop testable solutions efficiently.

Blue Ocean Workshop

This innovation workshop focuses on developing market strategies beyond direct competition. Participants explore new differentiation opportunities and design value propositions that open up new market space and reduce competitive pressure.

Learning objectives

  • Analyse competitive market dynamics
  • Identify strategic differentiation opportunities
  • Develop innovation concepts with clear customer value

Target group

The workshop is aimed at executives, strategy and innovation leaders, and cross-functional teams looking to expand into new market opportunities and strengthen long-term competitive positioning.

Business Model Innovation Training

In this training, participants analyse existing business models and explore new value creation logics. They identify growth opportunities and develop future-oriented business model concepts with strategic relevance.

Learning objectives

  • Analyse and challenge existing business models systematically
  • Develop structured business model options and growth initiatives
  • Translate strategic ideas into concrete business model concepts

Target group

This training is designed for executives, strategy leaders, innovation managers and project teams seeking to strengthen competitiveness and unlock new growth potential.

Let’s Discuss Your Innovation Training

Innovation becomes powerful when it is tailored to your organisation. Whether you are planning a focused workshop, a multi-day programme or an executive offsite, we would be pleased to understand your objectives and recommend the right format.

Innovation coach Joern Steinz from INNOMINDS in Hamburg
Your contact: Joern Steinz (MBA), Innovation Coach and Founder & CEO of INNOMINDS, delivering Innovation Training & Consulting across Europe.

+491755664329