Certified Knowledge Specialist - Innovation and KM

Introduction

Our world is constantly being re-created by innovation.  In fact, the pace has become so intense that 8 in 10 organizations don’t survive longer than a few cycles of innovation, dying after only a few fitful decades.  However, for companies who have effectively structured and formalized their approach to innovation, the rewards of innovation are tremendous.

In this 4-day class, enhanced by e-learning and other enrichments, you will learn new tips, obtain new tools, and gain a proven methodology for innovation success. You'll leave with the necessary knowledge and skills to initiate and guide the delivery of Innovation, no matter what your organizational size, structure, or purpose.

Meet Your Instructor

Rustin Diehl is an innovation advisor and trainer, focused on business modeling and training with businesses, private clients, and non-profits.

In trainings, Rustin emphasizes models and tools that mobilize and connect knowledge resources in support of strategic innovation objectives.  His education and experience in law, economics, and knowledge management have led him to a systems-oriented approach to innovation.  This approach emphasizes the engagement of cross-functional teams to increase the network effect of an organization’s internal intellectual capital resources.  He is a member of Manifest Advisors, a training and certification firm based in Salt Lake City, with a core focus on innovation, knowledge management, and strategy development.

Rustin has mentored University of Utah MBA students in the Technology Licensing Office and delivers continuing education to attorneys and CPA’s. He is the author of numerous legal and business articles, drawing on his work in real estate, business, and start-up ventures. 

Rationale

Innovation is essential to maintain competitiveness or move into new markets, and leadership in nearly every fortune 500 Company has made innovation a top priority.  Yet many organizations rely on random sparks of creativity for their next break-through.  Inevitably, this dysfunctional approach to innovation consistently fails to deliver transformative innovations to market.

Course Objectives

Students will gain a solid KM Foundation in the first 2 days, and then a deep-dive into Innovation and KM Days 3-4.

Through direct engagement with innovation exercises and techniques, participants will learn how a structured approach to innovation can enable your organization to:

• Leverage Knowledge in Support of Innovation
• Gamify and Incentivize Innovation
• Employ Design Thinking and Vision-Logic
• Solve Problems and Tear Down Roadblocks
• Support Strategy by Engaging Human Capital
• Develop relationships and partnerships
• Identify Market Opportunities and Niches
• Develop Business Models and Approaches
• Identify Innovative Trends and Address Threats • Facilitate Invention and Develop IP
• Repurpose and Leverage Assets
• Identify New Operational Efficiencies
• Systematically Deliver Innovation
• Plan and Execute on Innovation Strategy
• Direct Company Culture in Support of Innovation
• Design Innovative Business Models
• Assemble an Innovation Toolbox
• Experiment with Innovation Laboratories

How Does it Work?

Start with YOUR CHOICE of:  either the Online CKP Program, or the 2-day Face-to-Face class (Mon/Tues) - the core of the acclaimed Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM), and the foundation for all KMI Certification students.
 

Then we dig deep into your Specialty: Innovation and KM - for a 2-day immersive experience (Wed/Thurs).
 

Upon successful completion of the online exam, you are a graduate of the Certified Knowledge Specialist Program!
 

What Can You Expect?

Learn Before, During and After

Not Just a Workshop but a Complete

Blended Learning Experience

"Before"

• Study the acclaimed Certified Knowledge Practitioner Program via Online E-Learning.

"During"

• 4-day Intensive Workshop - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Participate in lively discussions, hands-on, real-life scenarios, Knowledge Cafe's and other exercises.  Collaborate with students from various industries - government, military and private sector - from around the globe.
• Follow-along workbook for note-taking and to serve as desk reference upon return to the office.
• Complimentary continental breakfast, daily buffet lunch, coffee/refreshments.  We'll make sure you stay alert and don't go hungry!

"After"

• Post-Class Assessment, administered online in the comfort of your own home or office.  No need to report to a testing center or pay extra for a proctored exam.
• Access to Knowledge Hub, featuring KM Institute guest instructors, and future premium content as it is added.
• Upon successful completion of your assessment, receive an official Certificate, recognizing your achievement of Certification.
• Enrollment in the official KM Alumni Registry
• Invitations to join the International CKP/CKS/CKM Alumni Association and Certification LinkedIn Groups - to facilitate your ongoing collaboration and connections with your classmates and other students globally.

     

Stress-Free Flex-Registration™  - for busy professionals like you!

Worried your plans might change?  KM Institute offers Flex-Registration with no cancellation penalties.  Don't let the uncertainty of your schedule get in the way.  Just let us know as early as possible and we will void the invoice.

Class Location - Tyson's Sheraton in Tyson's Corner, Virginia

The Certified Knowledge Specialist Program is held at the conveniently located Tysons Sheraton Premier Hotel, a newly renovated, upscale hotel located just 10 minutes from Dulles Airport (IAD), 20 minutes outside Washington, D.C. and an 8-minute walk from the Metro Springhill Road Station.

Complimentary shuttle service to and from the nearby Tysons Galleria Mall is provided.  Details regarding airport transportation and other hotel amenities found on hotel website:  http://www.sheratontysonscorner.com

 

 

Registration

Standard Price:  US$2,695 (standard 4-day version)

Government/Military Discount: US$2,400 (4-day version)

Already certified with KMI?  CKM or CKP Grads earn the CKS by taking the 2-day Master Class (Wed/Thurs)   Standard rate: $1,695.  Gov/Mil Rate:  $1,525.  Please contact KMI for Invoice.

Group Rates:  Contact us - training@kminstitute.org  with your group details and we will respond with discount information.

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Register (with Gov / Military Discount)

• "Purchase Now" - your payment guarantees your registration.
• "Request Invoice" - system will generate a printable invoice which you can use to submit payment later.  Your status will be recorded as "pre-registered" until payment is received.
• Payment is required to reserve your seat and gain access to pre-class materials.
• In the event of a full class, "registered/paid" students take precedence over "pre-registered."

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