Systematic, Structured Innovation--Breakthrough Management Group International Hosts 2-Day Innovation Workshop for Executives to Get at the Root of... "Everybody is Talking About the Importance of Innovation, Where Does It Fit In My Organization?"

    DENVER, CO, March 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Innovation remains a hot topic in 2009 as executive teams continue struggling to build effective, sustainable, and measurable innovation programs. The battle over how to structure innovation departments, drive company-wide innovation initiatives, and sustain efforts over the long haul are challenging even the most adept leaders.

To help companies tackling the complex issues of driving innovation and leading a company's growth strategies, Breakthrough Management Group International (BMGI) is hosting a 2-day Executive Seminar, entitled Chief Innovation Officer.

BMGI's Chief Innovation Officer Seminar is a powerful workshop for executives who are ready to move beyond innovation theory and begin developing a focused and practical innovation approach for future-proofing any business. This seminar is designed specifically for executives leading the charge for innovation inside their organizations. Chief Innovation Officer will feature emerging strategies, tools and techniques from some of the foremost thinkers in innovation today. Scheduled for March 30 & 31, 2009 in Denver and will focus on these topics:

• How to design and implement an enterprise-wide innovation strategy using a proven innovation roadmap.
• The five keys to successful innovation as applied by the world's most innovative companies.
• How to establish a "culture of creativity" by encouraging collaboration and developing talent.
• Best practices for designing an innovation program and measuring results.

This executive seminar will also incorporate discussions on these critical topics:

• Team Dynamics for Building the Most Productive Teams
Improve team dynamics by understanding how personal style impacts performance.
• Techniques for Accelerating Innovation
Gain new tools for ideation, selection, prioritization and implementation that will ensure your success at every phase.
• Methods for Portfolio Identification and Management
Discover how to build an innovation pipeline that sustains and evolves your business.
• How to Leverage the Power of Open Innovation
Methods for building innovative capability using the power of the market.

For information on registering and pricing for the Chief Innovation Officer, please click here. ( http://www.bmgi.com/PR/US/Seminars/CIO/011b )

Faculty for this program include:

David Silverstein, President and CEO of BMGI, author of Insourcing Innovation and co-author of the best selling The Innovators Toolkit published by Wiley Publishing. The Innovators Toolkit provides business leaders and performance-excellence practitioners with a step-by-step approach for developing innovative capability and putting new ideas into practice.

Dr. Phil Samuel, Chief Innovation Officer for BMGI, an innovation thought leader who has authored many articles and papers on the subject and presented at numerous conferences. Dr. Samuel also co-authored The Innovators Toolkit with David Silverstein.

About Breakthrough Management Group International

BMGI is the world's leading provider of training and consulting for performance excellence. Specializing in Lean, Six Sigma and Innovation, BMGI works with leading companies around the globe to help "in-source" new capability and develop new core competencies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colo., BMGI has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, health care, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMGI has offices in 12 countries and has more than 100 employees worldwide. For more information on consulting services, visit http://www.bmgi.com.

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