• Comprehensive 5-day advanced program
  • Focus on value chain-wide innovation strategies
  • Practical frameworks and real-world case studies
  • Tools for process, product, and business model innovation
  • Leadership and culture considerations for innovation
  • Hands-on workshops and group exercises

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand strategic innovation across the full value chain
• Identify high-impact opportunities for innovation in processes, products, and business models
• Align innovation initiatives with business strategy and stakeholder needs
• Apply tools and frameworks for value chain analysis and improvement
• Enhance collaboration with suppliers, partners, and internal teams for innovation
• Measure innovation impact and performance across the organization
• Build sustainable practices that drive continuous value creation

This course is ideal for:

• Senior Managers and Executives
• Strategy and Innovation Professionals
• Operations and Supply Chain Managers
• Business Development and R&D Leaders
• Entrepreneurs and Organizational Leaders seeking cross-functional innovation
• Change Management and Continuous Improvement Professionals

Day 1: Introduction to Value Chain Innovation
• Defining strategic innovation across the value chain
• Understanding the value chain framework
• Mapping organizational value streams
• Linking innovation to value creation
• Case studies of value chain innovation success

Day 2: Identifying Opportunities Across the Value Chain
• Opportunity scanning in processes, products, and services
• Supplier and partner collaboration for innovation
• Customer-centric value innovation
• Tools for gap analysis and opportunity prioritization
• Practical exercises in identifying high-impact opportunities

Day 3: Innovation Strategy & Design
• Developing a value chain innovation strategy
• Aligning innovation initiatives with business objectives
• Portfolio management and risk assessment
• Frameworks for process, product, and business model innovation
• Strategy workshops and scenario planning

Day 4: Implementation & Cross-Functional Integration
• Translating innovation into actionable initiatives
• Collaboration across functions, teams, and partners
• Lean and agile methods for innovation projects
• Overcoming barriers and fostering innovation culture
• Pilot testing, prototyping, and scaling initiatives

Day 5: Measuring Impact & Sustaining High Performance
• Metrics and KPIs for value chain innovation
• Performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Embedding innovation culture across the organization
• Group presentations and innovation action plans
• Course review and key takeaways

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.