Innovation Studio
Welcome to The Innovation Studio, your hub for driving growth, creativity, and strategic thinking at every stage of your business journey. Whether you’re just starting with an idea or looking to innovate within an established business, our tailored services are designed to meet your needs.
The Innovation Studio works for anyone who:
- Has tried to solve a problem, but hasn’t quite cracked the code.
- Wants to think creatively to develop new solutions, products or services
- Needs to adjust to changing market demands, culture change, or business environments.
SOLUTION SPRINT WORKSHOP
Solutions. Clarity. Momentum.
OUR SERVICES
For Early-Stage Businesses
1-Hour Free Idea Coaching Workshop:
Objective: Help you brainstorm and develop early business ideas.
Bring your early business idea and use guided brainstorming tools to generate more ideas and identify the best ones to develop further
Start a Business in 3 Hours:
Objective: Equip you with the essentials to fast-track your entrepreneurial journey.
A comprehensive, hands-on workshop covering all you need to start a business, from idea validation to initial planning. Keep an eye out for our next session!
For Growing Businesses (Developing and Scaling)
Quick Idea Generation
- Objective: a burst of creative thinking to jumpstart your new project or the execution of a new project.
- Our facilitator works with companies to facilitate a short burst of ideation for 30 minutes, to energize your meeting.
- On-Demand 30-minute session $50
Solution Sprint Workshop:
The Solution Sprint is a guided, 2 hour focused burst of work where you, as a business owner, work directly with our Innovation Training Specialist to solve business frustrations like attracting customers or standing out from competitors. We set clear goals, uncover new opportunities, and create a simple place to help you confidently move forward. Watch a 30-second video showcasing the Solution Sprint.
Benefits
- Speed
- Get done in hours what could otherwise take weeks or months on your own, making fast and meaningful progress.
- Focus & Clarity
- By zeroing in on one clear goal, a Solution Sprint keeps you focused and prevents distractions, helping you get more done.
- Risks Reduction
- Quickly test ideas to see what actually works, so you don’t waste time or money on things that might not pay off.
- Expert Guidance, No Guesswork
- With expert support, you’ll have a clear direction without having to figure it out all by yourself.
Workshops
- Solution SprintAre you a business owner who is motivated to step back and work on your business for real growth? Schedule a 2-hour Solution Sprint to generate innovative solutions!
- FourSight AssessmentThe Innovation Studio administers the FourSight® Thinking Profile. FourSight shows you and your team how to manage thinking preferences to become more effective problem solvers, collaborators and innovators.
- Quick Idea GenerationHave a business problem and a busy schedule? Book a one-on-one session to confidently conquer your challenge!
Learn more
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- Exploring Divergent and Convergent ThinkingBy Tamara Bertram There are two types of thinking to solve any problem: divergent… Read more »
- Design Tool to Apply in Business/Life: The Sailboat ExerciseBy Tamara Bertram Finding out what your goals really are, the reasons behind them,… Read more »
START INNOVATING
Are you ready to bring innovation to your everyday work and life? Contact us with any questions!