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Innovation

Innovation

Transforming innovative ideas into strategic advantage

Innovation is not just a buzzword—it's a critical driver for sustaining a competitive advantage. Yet, managing innovation effectively requires more than just creativity; it involves aligning external and internal stakeholders, transforming ideas into customer-centric solutions, and harnessing emerging technologies.

At ESMT Berlin, we focus on turning innovative ideas into strategic business outcomes. Our innovation courses equip executives and leaders with the practical skills and frameworks needed to drive innovation, from planning to execution. By combining theory with hands-on application, we prepare participants to foster innovation within their organizations, turning creativity into a powerful asset. 

Bianca Schmitz

Strategically positioning their solutions, winning over key internal stakeholders, and identifying the right channels and resources are crucial success factors for corporate innovators.

Dr. Bianca Schmitz
Program Director, Executive Education, ESMT Berlin

Outcomes

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Lead innovation initiatives

Align strategic projects with business objectives, ensuring stakeholder commitment.
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Drive customer-centric solutions

Integrate customer insights and emerging technologies to foster innovation and responsiveness.
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Master complex decision-making

Effectively manage KPIs and make informed build, partner, or buy decisions.

Insights from the ESMT community

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Why now is the time for “Open Innovation”

Open innovation has the potential to widen the space for value creation: It allows for many more ways to create value, be it through new partners with complementary skills or by unlocking hidden potential in long-lasting relationships.

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Ines Eckert
Hear from a program participant

Ines Eckert, an alumna of ESMT's Leading Digital Transformation program, tells us her experiences and insights.

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Participants' voices: Design Thinking Workshop

The highlight of the Design Thinking workshop for me was that it’s very hands-on. In just three days, you go through the entire design process yourself, which is very different from simply reading about it or understanding it on a theoretical level.

Samson Wollenberger-Schevitz
Managing Director at Partners Partners & Company

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Design Thinking and Corporate Change workshop

Discover how ESMT Berlin, in collaboration with Hasso Plattner Institute, is pioneering new approaches to innovation through Design Thinking and digital transformation.