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Accelerating Open Innovation

Collaborate to Innovate and beat the Competition

Why Choose Accelerating Open Innovation Training Course?

Open innovation is an exciting new trend that many major companies are adopting all over the world with great success. This Accelerating Open Innovation training course introduces a business management model for innovation that promotes collaboration with people and organizations outside the company. In this sense, open innovation challenges are a true cultural break from the company silo mentality and the secrecy traditionally associated with the corporate R&D culture.

This Accelerating Open Innocation training course identifies many of the different ways this can be implemented through open innovation practices, such as alliances between companies, research chairs in universities, and innovation ecosystems.

This Accelerating Open Innovation training course will feature:

  • How companies can collaborate with external knowledge creators.
  • Identify how the innovation department can connect and integrate in-house teams with external knowledge sources. 
  • Developing Internal innovation on the creation of knowledge that cannot be found outside
  • How to move away from reinventing the wheel.
  • Developing positive links with other companies, universities, tech centers, and other knowledge sources. 

What are the Goals?

By the end of This Accelerating Open Innovation training course, participants will be able to: 

  • Apply principles of open innovation
  • Communicate and engage others of the benefits of open innovation
  • Manage the challenges of open innovation
  • Create a corporate mindset for open innovation
  • Accelerate open innovation activities

Who is this Training Course for?

The course is intended for all leaders and managers who are looking to develop their open innovation skills and consequently build success through collaboration.

This Accelerating Open Innovation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Team Leaders & Supervisors
  • Managers
  • Heads of Departments
  • Leaders in R&D
  • Senior Leadership Team

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This  AZTech training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes the use of media slides, case studies and video examples, articles from businesses and universities that ensure interactive participation among delegates. There is ample opportunity for reflexive practice and for developing improvement plans to take back to the organisation.

The Course Content

  • How our thinking works in respect of creativity and innovation
  • Difference between vertical and lateral approaches; what are the benefits and weaknesses
  • Methods of testing ideas for practicality and relevance
  • Apply the more fluid style to the left and right hemispheres of the brain
  • Recognise and cope with obstacles to creativity in the mind, in approach and in the working environment
  • Understand the limitations and applications of conventional problem solving
  • What is open innovation
  • How open innovation came to be
  • Open vs closed innovation
  • Type of open innovation
  • Examples of open innovation
  • Practical takeaways from the examples
  • Benefits of open innovation
  • Challenges of open innovation
  • How is open innovation done? - Methods of doing open innovation
  • Open innovation method framework
  • Open innovation methods
  • Choosing the right method
  • Picking your goals
  • Choosing the appropriate audience
  • Building co-operation, key stakeholders and potential collaborators
  • Selecting partners and forming business relationships
  • How to measure compatibility and partner fit
  • Planning and executing strategic pilots
  • The Dynamics of Change – Psychological and Physical Cycle
  • Dealing with the Psychological Impact of Change
  • How to Motivate and Inspire Performance
  • Communicating the Innovative Changes in a Positive Manner
  • Communicating the “Burning Platform” Message of Change
  • Building a culture of Open Innovation

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
In Partnership With
Anderson
Copex
Coventry
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Available Sessions

Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 27-31 Oct 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 27-31 Oct 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 01-05 Dec 2025 in Boston - USA
Venue: Boston - USA
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Date: 01-05 Dec 2025
Fee: US $6,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 11-15 May 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 11-15 May 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 17-21 Aug 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 17-21 Aug 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 26-30 Oct 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 26-30 Oct 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation on 30 Nov-04 Dec 2026 in Boston - USA
Venue: Boston - USA
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Date: 30 Nov-04 Dec 2026
Fee: US $7,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation Online in Online
Venue: Online
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Date: 02-06 Feb 2026
Fee: US $3,950
Register for Accelerating Open Innovation Online in Online
Venue: Online
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Date: 15-19 Jun 2026
Fee: US $3,950

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer tailored corporate training solutions to meet your organization’s specific needs. Please contact us at info@aztechtraining.com or call +971 4 427 5400 for more information.

Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

The training fees include full access to the training venue, along with comprehensive training materials to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, participants will be provided with writing supplies and stationery. To ensure comfort and convenience, the fee also covers lunch and refreshing coffee breaks throughout the duration of the course.

Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. This email will contain your registration details, invoice, and the necessary joining instructions for the course.

There are several convenient ways to register for our training programs:

  • Online: Explore our training calendar, choose the course that suits your needs, and click the “Register Now” button on the course details page.
  • Email: Share your details, including your name, organization, email address, and selected course, by sending an email to  info@aztechtraining.com
  • Phone: Reach out to us directly at +971 4 427 5400 or +971 4 427 5407, and our team will guide you through the registration process.
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