Speaking - Innovation in Projects

Innovation in Projects

This presentation is based on several case studies in innovation from the First Industrial Revolution primarily the Transcontinental Railroad but also the Ironbridge, and Stockton Darlington Railway. These case studies have rarely been associated with innovation (and projects) and this is what makes this presentation so unique. Through these case studies the presentation highlights the importance of innovation and why it needs to be considered in projects. The presentation follows the project event timelines to better understand the opportunities and decisions made that led to innovation, both in product and process.

Audience: Project Managers, Program Managers, Business Managers

Innovation in Projects

Introducing Innovation into Projects

Innovation is not always associated with project management but projects are one-time opportunities and unique endeavours. Sometimes they may be the only time for organizations to innovate as the opportunities may simply not exist after the project.This underlines the importance of being able to introduce innovation into projects. This presentation reviews various approaches to foster innovation in your projects, and the leadership and governance you need to provide the necessary space for experimentation to solve problems, and embed innovation in your projects.

Audience: Project Managers, Program Managers, Business Managers

Introducing Innovation into Projects

Learning Objectives

You will learn how the lessons learned from innovation projects can be applied to contemporary projects. It shows how:

• you can encourage and foster innovation in your projects
• through leadership and governance you need to provide the necessary space for experimentation to solve problems
• you can implement solutions and get these operational.

Full of intriguing historical details, the presentation helps managers to work out strategies to deal with innovation.

The Benefits

In today's world, project teams face greater pressure than ever to complete on time and on budget, but also add value and behave innovatively. In this presentation you will understand what innovation is and why often it does not exist in a project at any levels. The benefits of the presentation include the ability to see:

• the importance of innovation and how it needs to be carefully fostered to thrive.
• not only the different types of innovation but how a project can be set up to act as a catalyst for innovation.

Note: This presentation conforms to the internationally recognized standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). You will receive 1-2 PDUs (professional development units) upon completion.