Training Concept The Training Concept shows what type of competency development program the SME wants to deploy with which objectives to whom to address which need. The Training Concept is part of the process of building trainings that ensure the selection of the most appropriate content and methodologies to maximize…

◂Home ◂Templates & Tools Needs Napkin The Needs Napkin is a simple, quick template that uncovers knowledge gaps and training needs. Needs napkins are easy to compare with each other so that they can be prioritized.   How to fill it out? To complete a Needs Napkin you need to:…

Interactive demos Below you can find an interactive demo of one of our E-learnings made with Articulate. Articulate offers a suite of user-friendly tools – like Rise and Storyline – that enable organizations to rapidly and intuitively develop engaging, interactive and scalable e-learnings.  The growth academy is an e-learning for…

Check your Why This checklist helps examine to what extent you agree the world is deeply uncertain and you should evolve to a monitor and adapt framework or whether you can stick to a predict and execute framework. Developing innovation talent will be a critical component for any organization to…

“Predict and Execute” or “Monitor and Adapt” This checklist helps examine to what extent you agree the world is deeply uncertain and you should evolve to a monitor and adapt framework or whether you can stick to a predict and execute framework. Developing innovation talent will be a critical component…

Benefit Position Map The benefit position map helps articulate how an innovation outperforms competing solutions for the same customer application. By comparing solutions across a range of 2 customer-relevant benefits and selecting the two most compelling ones, the tool visually shows where your innovation stands out and why it matters.…

Assumption Matrix The Assumption Matrix (Ch. 19) clarifies the next best actions that innovators can take without wasting energy on secondary issues or drift from their mission. Innovators state assumptions, group them in categories such as TMRO, score them on “blocking” and “effort”, to then prioritize.        …

Benefit Position Map The benefit position map (Ch. 19) helps articulate how an innovation outperforms competing solutions for the same customer application. By comparing solutions across a range of 2 customer-relevant benefits and selecting the two most compelling ones, the tool visually shows where your innovation stands out and why it…

Targeting Matrix The targeting matrix is a tool to evaluate possible application markets based on criteria such as market size, value creation, and ease of access. It helps structure decisions by identifying a low-cost, low-risk entry point—often a small, well-defined segment—as a strategic beachhead before expanding into larger markets.  …

Value Proposition The Value Proposition (page 165 in the book) is a structured outline that identifies customer pain points, and highlights the gains the innovation offers for the customer.  Download the Value Proposition How to fill it out? Often, the value proposition template is a PowerPoint deck with 1 slide…