The GInI Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS) is GInl’s recognition of business leaders who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of key topics relating to innovation strategy, business model innovation, customer experience innovation, and opportunity promotion.

CInS certification affirms an individual’s proficiency at select advanced innovation methods and tools. This includes innovation strategy formation, the GInI Innovation Strategy Cycle, the GInI Strategic Innovation Compass, the GInI Strategic Innovation Roadmap, strategic innovation portfolios, the GInI Business Model Innovation Framework and Business Model Canvas, the GInI Customer Experience Journey Map, and the GInI Winning Business Plan and Pitch Deck.

• Understand innovation strategy, business model, and customer experience innovation.
• Apply the Innovation Strategy Cycle, Compass, and Roadmap to plan and execute strategies.
• Use tools like innovation portfolios, business model frameworks, and journey mapping.
• Spot breakthrough opportunities and craft strong value propositions.
• Build clear business plans and pitch decks to promote innovation initiatives.
• Successfully pass the GInI (CInS)® certification exam

• Setting the Framework – On Relevance
• Understanding Innovation
• Innovation Strategy Prologue
  • The Four Types of Innovation
  • The Three Time Frames of Innovation
  • Foundations of Value & S-Curves (The Innovation Adoption Model)
• Becoming Discovery-Driven
• 10X Breakthrough Innovation
• Finding Our Hunting Grounds – The Search for New Opportunity
• Establishing High Level Innovation Strategy
• Strategic Innovation Vehicles – Driving the Innovation Strategy
• The Strategic Innovation Mapping Matrix – Leveraging the Vehicles to Achieve the Pathways Understanding the Experience Economy
• Designing New Customer Experiences That Deliver Innovation
• Introduction to Business Model Innovation • The Context – Business Model Innovation • Breakthrough Business Innovation Mode
• The Deeper Impact of Innovation
• Building a Winning Business Plan

Business leaders, strategists, and senior executives.