Course Information
Managing Innovation and Creative Risk
Managing Innovation and Creative Risk
This program helps organizations manage innovation portfolios, control creative risk and test ideas in ways that accelerate learning and reduce losses.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Managing Innovation and Creative Risk is designed for organizations that need a practical and consistent approach to innovation management and creative risk. The course links business context, people capability and daily work practices so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
The program focuses on innovation mindset in organizations, building a creative ecosystem and managing the innovation portfolio, then guides participants through practice, discussion and application planning.
Through case studies, group discussion, role play and facilitated exercises, participants develop a shared language, practical tools and concrete actions for improving performance after the program.
2. Learning Objectives
- Understand the role, principles and business relevance of innovation management and creative risk.
- Apply structured tools and methods related to building a creative ecosystem.
- Practice communication, analysis and decision-making techniques in realistic workplace situations.
- Identify common challenges, risks and mistakes when applying innovation management and creative risk at work.
- Build practical solutions and action plans for individual, team and organizational application.
- Measure learning outcomes and sustain improvement after the training program.
3. Target Participants
- Managers and project leadersResponsible for leading innovation initiatives and managing creative risks.
- Product, marketing and business development teamsNeed to generate, test and scale new ideas in a disciplined way.
- Functional specialistsContribute ideas and experiments for process, product or service improvement.
- Leadership and transformation teamsNeed practical methods to build an innovation culture and portfolio.
- Marketing, Market Development and Digital TransformationImplement new ideas in products, channels and business models.
4. Course Content
MODULE 01 Innovation Mindset in Organizations
- Key concepts and business relevance of innovation mindset in organizations.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring innovation mindset in organizations into daily work.
MODULE 02 Building a Creative Ecosystem
- Key concepts and business relevance of building a creative ecosystem.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring building a creative ecosystem into daily work.
MODULE 03 Managing the Innovation Portfolio
- Key concepts and business relevance of managing the innovation portfolio.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring managing the innovation portfolio into daily work.
MODULE 04 Identifying and Controlling Creative Risk
- Key concepts and business relevance of identifying and controlling creative risk.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring identifying and controlling creative risk into daily work.
MODULE 05 Testing Ideas and Learning Quickly
- Key concepts and business relevance of testing ideas and learning quickly.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Application points for transferring testing ideas and learning quickly into daily work.
MODULE 06 Implementing, Scaling and Sustaining Innovation
- Key concepts and business relevance of implementing, scaling and sustaining innovation.
- Common challenges, risks and mistakes in real workplace application.
- Practical frameworks, checklists and tools for implementation.
- How to analyze the current situation and identify improvement priorities.
- Techniques for communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment.
- Case discussion based on realistic corporate scenarios.
- Individual or group exercise to apply the module tools.
- Final action plan for applying the course after training.
5. Training Methodology
Classes are organized in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The facilitator provides concise input, then leads discussion, situational practice, feedback and lesson consolidation so participants can turn knowledge into applied behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Class Time | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updating | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | 4.500.000 VND | Register |
| Updating | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Ha Noi | 4.500.000 VND | Register |
Note: The opening schedule above is tentative and may be adjusted depending on registration numbers, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City: 224 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ha Noi: 51 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Ha Noi.
- Corporate In-House Training: Delivered at the company office or factory; quotation is based on design scope, location and class size.
- Additional Expenses: Facilitator travel and accommodation expenses are determined based on the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials developed by Masterskills, practical handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content related to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for organizations.
Quan Tri risk organizationViet Dung Aluminum Joint Stock Company – Ho Chi Minh City
Quan Tri risk & Bao Mat informationCompany CP AceCook VietNam – HCMC
Strategic Thinking SkillsToyotsu Safety & Automotive Components Vietnam Company – Binh Duong Province
Skills Tu Duy Sang TaoTrung Tam Kinh Doanh VNPT – HCMC
Annual Operating Planning (AOP)JSC May Sai Gon 3 – HCMC
Tu Duy Sang TaoCompany solutions organization Viettel - HCMC
Management Bao Tri Cong Nghiep (TPM)Company ABB VietNam – Bac Ninh
Building a Personal ImageCompany Saint Gobain VietNam – HCMC
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