A human-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving that involves understanding user needs, brainstorming creative solutions, prototyping, and testing. This framework helps teams develop empathy for their users and create innovative and practical solutions.

Applications: Used in workshops and labs to foster creativity and develop user-focused solutions.

A methodology for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable. This involves iterative product releases and validated learning.

Applications: Essential in startup incubator and accelerator programs to ensure efficient and effective business development.

A strategic management template used for developing new business models and documenting existing ones. It offers a visual chart with elements describing a firm’s value proposition, infrastructure, customers, and finances.

Applications: Used in entrepreneurship development workshops to help participants visualize and test their business ideas.

A collaborative visualization is used to articulate what we know about a particular type of user. It externalizes knowledge about users to create a shared understanding and aid in decision-making.

Applications: Used in design thinking workshops to better understand and empathize with end users.

A model for analyzing and evaluating the results of training and educational programs. It considers four levels of criteria: reaction, learning, behavior, and results.

Applications: Applied in program evaluation and assessment to measure the effectiveness of training programs and workshops.

A framework that helps organizations identify and prioritize growth opportunities. It considers various horizons of growth, from core business improvements to transformational opportunities.

Applications: Used in strategic planning and innovation workshops to guide long-term growth strategies.

A tool that maps out the capabilities of an organization, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. This helps align resources and strategies with business objectives.

Applications: Used in organizational alignment and strategic planning workshops.

A comprehensive framework that guides organizations through the innovation process, from ideation to implementation. It integrates best practices and tools to foster a culture of innovation.

Applications: Applied in innovation labs and workshops to ensure a structured and effective innovation process.

A lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product or service from its beginning to the customer.

Applications: Used in process improvement and efficiency workshops to streamline operations and eliminate waste.

A process of ensuring that the organizational structure, resources, and culture are aligned with the strategic objectives. This enhances overall performance and employee engagement.

Applications: Applied in strategic planning and organizational development workshops.

A tool for defining and developing the culture of an organization. It helps identify core values, behaviors, and practices that shape the organizational culture.

Applications: Used in leadership development and organizational culture workshops to build a strong, cohesive culture.

A decision-making framework developed by Edward de Bono encourages parallel thinking by having team members wear different metaphorical hats representing different perspectives (e.g., logical, emotional, optimistic, critical, creative, and process-oriented). This approach helps explore all angles of a problem and fosters comprehensive, balanced decision-making.

Applications: Used in brainstorming sessions, strategic planning, and problem-solving workshops to ensure diverse viewpoints are considered and to enhance collaborative decision-making.