| our services Useful innovation training is not an add-on, it is designed to become part of the core operations of a business and it needs to be strategic. ratio has developed a series of strategies for organisations, whole groups and individuals to encourage and support innovative work practices. In order to gain commitment, identify needs, determine an organisation's ‘innovation readiness', develop skills and guide and implement the process of innovation within the group, we provide:
our services: customised training Following initial research and audits, ratio can develop an Innovation Works™ training program that is customised to meet your organisational requirements. The training program is designed to introduce participants to the six innovation @work skills, the cornerstone of Innovation Works™, and is highly recommended for all organisations and for staff at any level of an organisation. It is a simple, accessible and highly interactive training program in which everyone can participate and benefit. Ideally, the training program is delivered over two days and includes:
By the end of the two days, participants will be able to:
ratio offers a range of other training, including:
Following the workshop, participants are guided to use the skills on a work-based project using specially designed tools. We can also provide guidance and coaching where required to ensure the innovation process is implemented successfully in your organisation. developing the organisationAfter learning the general principles of innovation @ work skills, managers or team leaders within the organisation can seek additional training and/or coaching to help facilitate and manage the process. management workshopManagers can undertake an additional workshop to help ensure innovation is sustained over the long term. Management workshops can be a one-day session or can continue over several months depending on individual needs. Management workshops help managers to:
innovation coachingCoaching is a developmental tool tailored to the individual and their personal learning preferences and goals. A coaching program is tailored to meet individual needs after they complete a self-assessment audit. Through continuous assessment, practice, feedback and encouragement, ratio's coaching for innovation enables key players to overcome barriers to innovation and improve their ability to manage change. Coaching programs might involve weekly face-to-face coaching sessions followed by weekly telephone coaching. Email support over a period of time can also be included. additional servicesratio can also provide a range of ongoing consultancy services to ensure that organisations optimise innovation in the long term, establishing systems and a culture which foster innovation. projectsOur clients stem from across industry with projects that involve large scale operations down to singular product work. We can assist with every level of complexity – from the organisational development of universities, down to the development of a new promotional concept for a public relations firm. We have applied our training to the innovation of new products, projects, processes, services and systems. Some of our recent innovation projects include:
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