Innovation Master Class Training Training programme consisting of three steps with the aim of creating an internal team to develop innovation capabilities inside Continental Automotive Systems Romania: a basic training, an applied workshop and a power user workshop. This is the journey of a team which gain know-how, abilities and most important, a lot of energy towards innovation. Challenge Change current view and mindset in regards to innovation and allow fostering of fresh perspectives. Solution An innovation core-team was formed and trained during 3 modules: how to organise innovation process, which tools to use and how to involve people. Impact More than ten patent applications were filled in a very short time following the program. Project Consultant The Project The Client Continental Automotive Systems Duration 2 Years The challenge at hand was to combine three main goals into one coherent strategy. The first goal was set by Continental Automotive Sibiu and implied creating a specific framework for innovation in order to boost the location’s potential. Second goal was set by motivated employees who believed in the potential of using innovation tools and methods and expressed their willingness to be innovation ambassadors. Their goal was to learn as much as possible in order to be able teach others and to facilitate upcoming innovation workshops. The last but not least, was the goal of ICG to teach and especially to motivate employees to give their best and to open their mind to the endless possibilities of innovation. By having these, the task was clear: put together open and motivated people, give them the right place and tools and moderate them. After three sessions (Basic, Advanced and Power User) the information was assimilated by the people and results were seen in a very short time. Our Services Offer Orientation Transform company’s challenge into a suitable innovation programme with clearly defined goals. Innovative Work Moderation of innovation workshops Teaching innovation tools Elaboration of first prototypes Anchor Experiences Anchor what is learned and ensure a continuous progress in valuable creative work Ready for Innovation? Contact