The Secrets of Innovation Culture | Executive Program | July

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

This 5-day executive program is about how to build innovation culture within an organization. It gives you a unique opportunity to immerse into the startup ecosystem in Silicon Valley and learn directly from innovation leaders the key ingredients of their corporate culture. Participants will learn about how successful companies are innovating and their talent management best practices.

PROGRAM AGENDA

(This schedule is tentative and features past speakers and participating companies.  Subject to change without prior notice)

DAY 1: INNOVATION IN THE IDEA ECONOMY

Industry Disruption

Learn about the ongoing industry transformations triggered by emerging technologies and new business models. Discover the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem driving a good portion of this fundamental change. 

The Concept of Innovation

Understand the concept of disruptive innovation and the role of startups in creating new markets. See how fast startups innovate through ideation, prototyping, agile cycles, and minimum viable products.

DAY 2: VALUES AND CULTURE OF INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

Corporate Values​

Experience the power of a clear company purpose and a strong set of values. Discover how your entire company can become more purpose-driven, values-oriented and philanthropic.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Hear inspiring stories from leaders in Silicon Valley. Think big and think differently. Discover how your company can become more entrepreneurial, performance-driven and lean.

DAY 3: EMPOWERING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Customer-Centric Approach

See how startups work closely with the customers to address their needs. Discover how your company can become more customer focussed, and your employees more empowered and self-steering.

Employee Empowerment

Learn how to create space for people to experiment, without losing control. See how to make employees empowered and self-steering. Discover common patterns in the enablement of employees to generate ideas and try new things. See how the office environment can feel like home and feel the effect of a positive working environment on the effectiveness of people.

DAY 4: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN

Agility and Speed

See how startups are able to execute with limited resources. Get a feel of the unique dynamics between pitching for funding and bootstrapping to reduce costs. Discover how your company can become more adaptive and agile.

Flat Organization

Lean organizational structure, autonomy for teams and individuals, and quick decision-making are some of the elements used.

DAY 5: TALENT MANAGEMENT

Future of Workforce

Discover the key trends such as sharing economy, skills marketplace, freelancing, and what is important for Millennials & Gen Z generation.

Talent Management

Best Practices Get familiar with different ways of recruiting, evaluating, developing and promoting top talent. Learn about the latest tools and technologies enabling HR departments to truly support employees instead of simply explaining and enforcing company policies. Discover how your employees and teams can become more collaborative, truthful and willing to learn.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

• Program participation
• Transfers between company visits
• Lunches (Mon-Fr) 
• Hotel accommodation

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare tickets

If you prefer to book and pay for your own accommodation, contact us to request a registration code.

Please read  Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing your ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

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