Professional Development Program
Level 1

The Hargraves Institute has developed materials for an introductory course on innovation. The course is presented in collaboration with Allan O’Connor from Swinburne University.

The Professional Development Program Level 1 currently consists of 3 Modules designed to introduce participants to a wide range of innovation processes, models and techniques and discuss how these can be applied in their work environment.  Module 1 provides the essential theory and understanding of innovation and is the foundation upon which the other modules build.

DAY ONE

Module 1 -Innovation Fundamentals

Outline:If you are new to innovation you may not know what to expect or how to go about it. ‘Innovation Fundamentals’ is designed to expose participants to the experience of innovating and building awareness of the issues encountered in practicing innovation. This one-day Foundation module steps through the innovation process focusing on idea generation, capture, promotion and implementation.

Member Price: $600 per person                                 Non-member Price: $900 per person

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DAY TWO

Module 2 -Thinking Techniques and Generating Ideas

Outline:This half-day workshop introduces the creative process of generating ideas. It will allow participants to explore thinking techniques that contribute to the generation of new ideas such as futures thinking Six Thinking Hats, lateral thinking and others. Understanding these mental processes prepares participants for applying new approaches to a range of innovation opportunities, from the problematic task that plagues the daily activity of the workplace through to the strategic, large and structured project.

Module 3 -How to Sell your Idea

Outline:“I have a good idea but why won’t they listen”. If this scenario sounds familiar this workshop will provide some useful tools and techniques to add to your professional skills tool box. Starting from defining the proposition, it works through the pressure points of opposition and places the participant in the role of decision maker. The participant will leave the workshop better prepared and with more confidence about obtaining ‘buy-in’ for good ideas.

Member Price: $600 per person                                Non-member Price: $900 per person

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Format of the course

This highly interactive course of up to 20 participants from different companies takes place at a selected venue and can be hosted by either a member or non-member organisation.  If an organisation is interested in hosting a two day course, benefits apply.  Note: Hargraves Institute reserves the right to cancel a course should minimum numbers not be met.