Systematic Innovation: Progressing from Ideas to Execution

About Course

Systematic Innovation: Progressing from Ideas to Execution is a practical learning programme that equips participants with the mindsets, frameworks, and tools needed to move from creative ideas to building solutions. Through six interconnected modules covering innovation systems, design thinking, validation, pretotyping, and design and building of solutions, participants learn how to generate, test, and execute ideas in a structured way. The programme combines systematic thinking with agile methods such as SCAMPER, Jobs to be Done, Design Thinking, and low or no-code prototyping, helping learners bridge the gap between innovation theory and real-world practice.

Course Content

Programme Introduction
This introduces the programme, stating its importance, objectives and scope.

Intro and Overview

03:30
Commencement Survey

Module 1: Innovation as a System

Introduction
Debunking Innovation Myths
Innovation as a System
Design Thinking
SCAMPER
Lateral Thinking
Cognitive Biases as Enemies of Innovation
Reflection on Biases
Progressing with Great Ideas
Recap

01:00
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Validation and Market Research
Discover how to validate your ideas by understanding customer problems, applying the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, and using practical validation tools to test assumptions early.

Introduction

02:44
Seeing Beyond the Idea

02:35
Why Validation Matters
Understanding your Customer: Problem-First Approach
Methods and Tools for Validation
Jobs to be Done Framework
Scanning the Market
Regulatory Considerations
Recap

02:30
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Pretotyping
Master low-cost, rapid testing techniques to determine whether an idea is worth building before investing heavily in development.

Module 4: Pitching & Stakeholder Buy-In
Develop the skills to communicate ideas clearly, craft persuasive pitches, and adapt your message for executives, peers, and cross-functional teams.

Introduction

02:45
Communicating Ideas with Clarity and Confidence
Key Elements of a Winning Pitch
Pitching Frameworks
Tailoring your Pitch to Audiences
Handling Stakeholder Objections
Case study: Redefining Mobility for Sustainable Commute & Connected Communities with DASH
Recap

00:00
Ideas Submission
Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Design and Development
Translate validated concepts into tangible builds by defining MVPs, using low or no-code tools, and testing early solutions with real users for meaningful feedback.

About Course

Course Content

Programme Introduction This introduces the programme, stating its importance, objectives and scope.

Intro and Overview

Commencement Survey

Module 1: Innovation as a System

Introduction

Debunking Innovation Myths

Innovation as a System

Design Thinking

SCAMPER

Lateral Thinking

Cognitive Biases as Enemies of Innovation

Reflection on Biases

Progressing with Great Ideas

Recap

Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Validation and Market Research Discover how to validate your ideas by understanding customer problems, applying the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, and using practical validation tools to test assumptions early.

Introduction

Seeing Beyond the Idea

Why Validation Matters

Understanding your Customer: Problem-First Approach

Methods and Tools for Validation

Jobs to be Done Framework

Scanning the Market

Regulatory Considerations

Recap

Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Pretotyping Master low-cost, rapid testing techniques to determine whether an idea is worth building before investing heavily in development.

Introduction

An Introduction to Pretotyping

Pretotyping Tools

Pretotyping Techniques

Collaborating with Tech Teams

Recap

Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Pitching & Stakeholder Buy-In Develop the skills to communicate ideas clearly, craft persuasive pitches, and adapt your message for executives, peers, and cross-functional teams.

Introduction

Communicating Ideas with Clarity and Confidence

Key Elements of a Winning Pitch

Pitching Frameworks

Tailoring your Pitch to Audiences

Handling Stakeholder Objections

Case study: Redefining Mobility for Sustainable Commute & Connected Communities with DASH

Recap

Ideas Submission

Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Design and Development Translate validated concepts into tangible builds by defining MVPs, using low or no-code tools, and testing early solutions with real users for meaningful feedback.

Introduction

Defining a Minimum Viable Build

Building Lean

Testing Early Builds

Documenting Progress

Module 5 Quiz

Recap

Closing

Closing Note

Programme Feedback

Programme Introduction
This introduces the programme, stating its importance, objectives and scope.

Module 2: Validation and Market Research
Discover how to validate your ideas by understanding customer problems, applying the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, and using practical validation tools to test assumptions early.

Module 3: Pretotyping
Master low-cost, rapid testing techniques to determine whether an idea is worth building before investing heavily in development.

Module 4: Pitching & Stakeholder Buy-In
Develop the skills to communicate ideas clearly, craft persuasive pitches, and adapt your message for executives, peers, and cross-functional teams.

Module 5: Design and Development
Translate validated concepts into tangible builds by defining MVPs, using low or no-code tools, and testing early solutions with real users for meaningful feedback.