Chief Innovation Director
About this Training
This advanced program is designed for experienced engineers and technology professionals who want to turn innovation into measurable business impact. Participants work in cross-company teams on a joint industry project, gaining insights into technologies and approaches from other organizations while expanding their own perspective. Building on the Chief Technology Manager* foundation, the program guides participants through a full innovation or transformation project from problem discovery to strategic implementation. Supported by experts from the INC Innovation Center and evaluated by an industry jury, the training bridges strategy, technology, and leadership with a clear focus on business impact, collaboration, and real implementation.
*Completion of the Chief Technology Manager Certificate course is required for participation.
Why this Training is right for you
If you want to turn innovation knowledge into real organizational transformation, this program is your next step. You will learn how to guide innovation portfolios and technology strategies through change, align business and R&D goals with measurable outcomes, and lead multi-stakeholder projects that create tangible impact. Through hands-on project work and collaboration with peers, you will experience innovation leadership in practice and develop the skills to drive meaningful transformation within your organization.
Training Content
- Module 1: Strategic Positioning:- From Technology Management to Innovation Leadership
- Module 2: Advanced Technology & Innovation Roadmapping
- Module 3: Leading Transformation Projects & Managing Resistance
- Module 4: Innovation Finance & KPI Systems
- Module 5: Culture, Governance & Stakeholder Alignment
- Module 6: Capstone: Real Transformation Project
In addition, optional online sessions will be offered to deepen specific topics and provide you with additional flexibility.
Learn more about
- Applying innovation and technology management methods in practice
- Develop strategic innovation management plans and technology roadmaps
- Leading complex innovation portfolios and teams
- Translating strategy into action and measurable outcomes
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with innovative models
- Execute cross-industry projects to apply theoretical knowledge in practice
- Establishing governance and leadership routines
- Gain practical skills for market entry and customer feedback integration
- Facilitating change and cross-company collaboration
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Speakers
Toni Drescher is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur who has been involved in the implementation of technology-based innovations for the past 20 years. He gained practical experience in various leading management and consulting positions. He set up and commercialized new companies for several cutting-edge products and services and stands for the successful implementation of innovations. As the owner and CEO of the INC Innovation Center Group, he focuses on implementing and scaling innovations from idea to market launch to secure growth opportunities and competitiveness of large enterprises.
