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Innovation CoachingWhat it is, What it does

R. Sridhar, Innovation Coach, IDEAS-RS, [email protected], +919820183752

Thursday 9 August 12

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“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”Albert Einstein


Who it is forThe Business Leader*

and his team of direct reports**

* CEOs/CXOs, SBU Heads, Founder/Owners** Maximum 5 direct reports


What it isInnovation Coaching

is a dual coaching process that helps the business leaderand his team of direct reports

build their innovation capabilities


Business Leader ConcernsBeing more innovative. Fostering innovation at workplace and getting better results. Building

an innovative team. Measuring innovation success.Getting out of the tyranny of routines.


Team ConcernsGetting out of habitual ways of thinking.

Generating more alternative and bold solutions. Being able to see the promise and potential of a new idea. Seeing a new idea through.

Implementing with conviction and rigour.


Coaching the Business Leader One-to-One Process. Where are we today.

Where do we want to be.How do we get there.


Where are we today (example)“Talented team, unable to break out of habitual ways of thinking.

Worried about failures, risk averse.Losing opportunities, competitive edge.”


Where do we want to be (example)“Highly energized team

which thinks beyond the obvious. Understands how to look at potential opportunities. Owns the concept

and runs with it. Knows how to navigate to get results.”


Coaching the TeamGroup process

Alignment with vision/strategy/valuesWorking in collaborationAdopting bold challenges

Training to think creatively, acting logically


Coaching the Team2Understanding the innovation process

Working without stressLearning to use a variety of tools

and techniquesLearning to use these on a day to day basis

Owning an idea and seeing itthrough its entire journey

and executing it


ResultsClarity in direction

Better, more relevant ideasSpeed in execution

Engaged and motivated teamFinding solutions in spite of constraints


BenefitsHelp leaders innovate

Create a culture of real implemented innovationExpert hand-holding and support right through

from ideas inception to execution


What will the Business Leader be able to do differently?

The Business Leaderwill be able to set a clear innovation agenda

and drive it to completion.Foster an innovation climate

where the team thrives.Unearth the innovation potential of the team.


What will the team be able to do differently?

Demonstrate capability to innovate in spite of constraints.

Asking for the right resources where and when appropriate.

See innovation projects through to completion.

Enjoy the process.


Defining success & measuring itBusiness Leader and coach will jointly define

what success should mean. Together they will define

key milestones and a time frame.


R. Sridhar, Innovation CoachPartner, IDEAS-RS

Former Director, Ogilvy India

R. Sridhar, Innovation Coach, IDEAS-RS, [email protected], +919820183752




ExperienceInnovation Practice - 12 yearsAdvertising, Direct Marketing,

Brands & Consulting - 25 years


CredentialsTrained facilitator - Interactive Innovation, Ogilvy.Trained Innovation Facilitator - Synectics, Boston.

Advanced Consulting Skills, Designed Learning, New York.Innovation, Creativity & Change - OUBS, London.

Accredited CEO Coach, Coaching Foundation of India.Has facilitated over 350 innovation workshops

for blue chip clients in India, across various industries.


ExpertiseHelping people:think differently,

get out of habitual ways of thinking, build raw ideas into powerful solutions,

get internal buy-in and support, navigate ideas through execution,

do things better, differently


Coaching durationSix month engagement.

Continuous support through meetings, phone, mail, SKYPE etc

as required to make this successful.Mandatory

Regular & rigorous reviews with Business Leader


Do you have the time?Is innovation one of your

top 3 priorities? As a Business Leader

are you willing to commit your time to this coaching engagement,

no matter what?


First stepsIf Innovation is on your top 3 priority list,

and you are keen to make innovation work for you, your team and your organization,

call me for a no obligation meetingat +919820183752

Or write to me at [email protected]




Photographs in this presentation have been used with the permission of the photographer, either directly

or through Creative Commons License

R. Sridhar, Innovation Coach, IDEAS-RSwww.ideasrs.com

[email protected]+919820183752


http://www.ideasrs.com

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