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1.8 Innovation & Commercialization

1.8.1 Eureka! Winning Ways Boot Camp

Eureka! Winning Ways Boot Camp

Overview:

The Eureka! Winning Ways Boot Camp is an intensive, 10-hour workshop designed to inspire and generate innovative ideas for new products or services, driving top-line growth for your organization. This dynamic session comprises 8 cycles of rapid learning, encouraging participants to think creatively and collaboratively.

The workshop is tailored for employees at all levels of the organization, fostering a diverse range of perspectives and insights. By including a broad spectrum of participants, the workshop promotes a rich exchange of ideas, ensuring that all voices are heard. Additionally, this program can be co-hosted by two organizations, enabling external considerations to enhance the innovation process and broaden the scope of ideas.

Key Benefits:

  • Idea Generation: Learn structured techniques to stimulate creativity and develop innovative solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Engage with colleagues from various levels and departments, enriching the ideation process.
  • External Insights: Opportunity to share the workshop with another organization, introducing new viewpoints and industry practices.
  • Rapid Learning Cycles: Experience a fast-paced learning environment that keeps energy levels high and encourages active participation.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand and apply proven methodologies for effective idea generation
  • Foster a culture of innovation within your organization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities
  • Develop actionable plans for implementing new product or service concepts

Duration:
10 hours

Certification Notes:
Participants will receive a course completion certificate upon successful completion.

Enrollment:
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1.8.2 Business Translation Workshop

Business Translation Workshop 

Overview:

The Business Translation Workshop is a targeted, interactive session designed to refine and accelerate your team's existing ideas, enhancing their potential for success in the market. Teams are encouraged to bring 1 to 6 ideas that they wish to develop further. Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in strategic discussions that prompt deeper thinking and smarter approaches to their concepts.

By the end of the workshop, ideas will be thoroughly refined and balanced against three critical criteria: Customer Promise, Product/Service Specifications, and the Bottom Line Profit Formula. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that each idea is not only innovative but also aligned with business objectives and market needs. Participants will conclude the workshop by selecting one or more ideas to pursue, accompanied by sales forecasting to gauge potential success.

Key Benefits:

  • Idea Refinement: Work collaboratively to improve existing ideas, ensuring they are viable and market-ready.
  • Strategic Focus: Align ideas with customer needs, specifications, and profit margins for maximum impact.
  • Sales Forecasting: Gain insights into market potential and projected sales for selected ideas, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Collaborative Environment: Foster teamwork and open dialogue among participants, enhancing creativity and innovation.

Course Objectives:

  • Learn to evaluate and refine ideas based on customer-centric criteria
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of product/service specifications and profitability
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to enhance the quality of ideas
  • Create actionable plans for selected ideas, including sales forecasting

Duration:
8 hours

Certification Notes:
Participants will receive a course completion certificate upon successful completion.

Enrollment:
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  • TMAC at UHCL


    Phone: 281-283-3791
    Email: tmac@uhcl.edu

    University of Houston-Clear Lake
    2700 Bay Area Blvd
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

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