Contents
Overview and introduction
- Innovation management as a relevant component of the management and control of companies and organizations.
- Delimitations and definition of terms.
- Prerequisites for a creative climate for innovation.
Procedure for the development of an innovation strategy
- Derivation of strategic search fields.
- Recognizing trends and developments in good time.
- Continuous market, customers and competition analysis.
- Development of new business areas.
- Development of new markets, development of an internationalization strategy.
Introduction of innovation management
- Definition of tasks, powers, competencies and responsibilities (ABKV)
- Derivation of innovation budgets
- Definition of an innovation process
Application of creativity techniques
- Overview and areas of application of different creativity techniques for generating ideas.
- Moderation of creativity processes.
- "Open innovation" as a relevant channel for ideas.
Concretization through business planning
- Objective, task and elements of the business plan.
- Addressees, their interests and motivations.
- Business concept and implementation schedule.
- Financial planning and key figures for evaluation - sales plan, cost plan, investment plan, profitability plan, liquidity plan.
- The importance of a good executive summary.
- Business plan presentation - the elevator pitch.
- Agile alternative: Business Model Canvas.
Implementation of new business areas
- Organizational development.
- Program management.
Learning environment
Your benefit
The participants this seminar
... learn how to identify strategic search fields and set up a suitable innovation management system that generates innovations.
... will use modern digital assistance systems to recognize trends at an early stage and generate business ideas based on them by using the right creativity techniques.
... implement an innovation process individually adapted to your company, which makes it possible to select the right ideas from the multitude available and develop them into marketable innovations.
... can analyze and prioritize potential new business ideas and translate them into convincing business plans.
... are able to implement new business areas and lead business development teams.
Methods
Training with workshop character, trainer input, group work, best-practice examples, exchange of experience and work in a digital assistance system.
Recommended for
This training is aimed at
Entrepreneurs, managing directors and managers
Specialists and managers in R&D, innovation, business development, business field development, project management and product development
Managers and employees in strategic and operational planning
controllers and management consultants
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Attendees comments
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Start dates and details
Wednesday, 04.06.2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, 05.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.
Monday, 15.09.2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 16.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.

Thursday, 09.10.2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 10.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 10.11.2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 11.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.
Tuesday, 17.02.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 18.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.

Tuesday, 21.04.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 22.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 08.06.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 09.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.
Thursday, 10.09.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 11.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.
The fee includes the costs for the qualification program, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.
Innovation in the company can be planned
In its most original sense, innovation means "renewal". At the same time, innovative approaches promise change. To achieve this, companies must first analyze existing processes and identify needs. This includes the needs of the target group as well as the requirements of the market or other stakeholders. The term "innovation" often remains a mere buzzword that is not filled with life. However, these are concepts that can be planned very well. This innovation management training provides you with the necessary tools to effectively tackle the renewal of company processes, individual areas, products or structures.
The business plan as the basis for sustainable business field development
When companies focus on innovation, planning and concepts play an important role. This also applies to sound financial planning. The first step is to find ideas and create concepts. Creative approaches and suggestions also play a key role here. In order for the renewal or adaptation to actually take place, management as well as investors or banks need a factual basis for decision-making. This is where the business plan comes into play. It ensures that important innovation processes do not come to a standstill due to sudden budget limits. At the same time, targets are also defined in the plan. These make it easier to identify progress as well as stagnation in innovation processes in order to subsequently adapt strategies or measures. This innovation management training prepares executives and managers for the challenges associated with renewal processes. You will also receive practical tools to concretize business area management with the help of business plans.
Innovation management for sustainable action in the company
Companies need innovation as a driving force for sustainable economic success. Companies that stagnate can quickly be left behind by the market or their competitors. For this reason, innovation management, i.e. the planning and structured implementation of renewal measures, is of immense importance. Once the necessary structures have been created, they can be used again and again for innovative approaches. In this way, the management of innovations is part of the workflow within the management level.
Lay the foundations for sustainable economic success and the future viability of your company. With innovation management training the Haufe Akademie You'll gain all the necessary skills and valuable, practical know-how that you can integrate directly into your daily work. Check online for available appointments here.