Develop an
Innovation Strategy
Overview
An innovation strategy allows innovators to establish clear strategic innovation orientations. These are determined by analyzing past performance, defining the organization’s goals and objectives, and then identifying, selecting, and planning innovation programs. This training is based on the skills and best practices shared by the members of the Innovation Leaders Club and on Audax Innovation’s many engagements on the subject.
This training provides the means to move from a “reactive and tactical” organization to a “proactive and strategically innovation-driven” one.
Implementer Bundle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) update: participants will be trained in the fundamentals of responsible artificial intelligence use. They will then work hands-on, during the practical workshops, with a library of AI prompts designed to accelerate the development of their innovation strategy. These prompts make it possible to gain efficiency, evaluate more scenarios, and define a more thorough innovation strategy. In time, they will also make it easier for the organization to move toward agentic AI.
This training is made up of 15 modules grouped into 5 steps
Kickoff Web Conference
- Present basic AI concepts
- Cover the fundamentals of a good prompt
- Raise awareness of responsible AI use
Foundation
- Define an innovation
- Learn the methodology for defining an innovation strategy
- Implement an innovation cycle
Gather Information Quickly With AI
- Apply the fundamentals of prompt writing
- Obtain market trend data
- Watch for new technologies and regulations
Quantify Innovation Objectives
- Quantify current innovation performance and set objectives using AI
Identify and Select a Few Strategic Arenas
- Identify potential strategic arenas with AI assistance
- Select strategic arenas
- Define a strategic arena and enrich it with AI
Develop an Innovation Program per Strategic Arena
- Define an innovation vision by evaluating various AI-generated scenarios
- Plan an innovation roadmap
- Quantify business results
The Implementer Bundle Includes
Editable Visuals
Typically a PowerPoint presentation illustrating the key principles of each Implementer Bundle, along with examples from members. All professionally designed visuals are editable and can easily be transferred into other working documents.
Editable Tools
These tools are designed to manage innovation processes using common Microsoft Office applications. The ultimate goal of these editable, user-friendly tools is to help professionals strengthen their innovation skills.
Proven Methodology
A structured, step-by-step approach drawn from more than 25 years of high-performing practices shared by Innovation Leaders Club members. Each step comes with specific tools and concrete examples to make implementation within the organization easier.
Written Booklet
The training content is also available in booklet form, making it easier to absorb the concepts through reading. The booklet also includes visual representations to aid comprehension.
Prompt and Agent Library
Based on the practices of some of the most high-performing members. Each step is then paired with specific tools and a curated selection of visual content.
Training Videos
In-depth online videos of roughly 15 to 30 minutes each, helping organizations put all of the subject knowledge into practice.
Overview of the 2026–2027 Training Offering
To implement missing practices or optimize current ones — focused, in-person, 2-day sessions, four distinct trainings in Montréal.
Innovation
Management
Develop an Innovation Strategy
- Align innovation with the organization’s strategic plan.
- Establish clear strategic direction for innovation.
- Shift from a “reactive and tactical” organization to one that is “proactive and focused on strategic innovation.”
Facilitating Applied Creativity
- Train applied creativity facilitators.
- Build a solid foundation in applied creativity management.
- Explore a range of facilitation practices suited to different innovation maturity levels.
Implement an Innovation Program
- Train innovation program leaders.
- Implement / optimize innovation program management practices, based on an approach proven by Innovation Leaders Club members (2024 theme).
Evolve Your Innovation Management Practices
- Implement / optimize innovation management practices to integrate AI and gain efficiency in upcoming innovation projects.
- Establish an innovation cycle that supports front-end innovation activities.
Specialized Training Tailored for Innovation Leaders
Practical Content Straight From Members
The core value proposition of the specialized trainings is to provide a practical approach, including complete and in-depth Implementer Bundles, for the successful implementation of innovation management practices. The content is based on best practices shared by Innovation Leaders Club members.
Our Promises
Concrete Content, Continuously Updated
The training offering from the Innovation Leaders Club Academy draws on more than 25 years of gathering high-performing innovation management practices. Every training comes with an online toolkit that is updated annually. This cloud-based approach ensures participants always have access to the best content available, even years after the training.
Tools That Integrate AI
As part of this continuous-improvement approach, the Innovation Leaders Club Academy has evolved its tools to include an artificial intelligence component in every training, helping participants gain efficiency.
Hands-On Application Workshops
Beyond building participants’ innovation management knowledge, each training aims to put the proposed methodologies and tools into practice so they can be applied quickly back at the organization.
Accredited Trainers
The Innovation Leaders Club is a training organization accredited (accreditation number: 59141) by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail, under Québec’s Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition.