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Training innovation: The key to long-term success

Innovation doesn’t just happen – it’s a skill that must be trained. Learn practical techniques for fostering innovation in engineering teams, from mindset shifts to structured frameworks.

Speakers: Mykola Kondratiuk

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June 25, 2025

Innovation doesn’t just happen—it’s a skill that must be trained. Learn practical techniques for fostering innovation in engineering teams, from mindset shifts to structured frameworks.

Many leaders talk about innovation, but few actively train their teams to be innovative. Innovation isn’t luck—it’s a muscle that must be developed through the right processes, culture, and mindset. Without structured innovation, teams fall into execution mode, missing opportunities to create game-changing solutions.

This talk explores why training innovation is critical for engineering teams, drawing from real-world experience leading technical programs and architecting large-scale initiatives. Topics include:

  • Why innovation training matters – How organizations stagnate without it.
  • The myths of innovation – Why it’s not just about creativity but structured thinking.
  • How to train innovation in your team – Practical methods to foster structured ideation, experimentation, and problem-solving.
  • Balancing execution with innovation – How to create space for new ideas without slowing delivery.
  • Building a culture of continuous improvement – How to embed innovation into daily work.

Attendees will leave with proven frameworks and practical techniques to train their teams in innovation, ensuring they stay competitive and adaptive in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Key takeaways

  • Building a culture of continuous ideation – How to make innovation a habit, not a one-time
  • Why innovation needs to be trained – It’s not just talent, it’s a skill.
  • Practical methods for fostering innovation – Real strategies that work in engineering teams.
  • Balancing innovation with execution – How to make space for creativity without disrupting delivery.
  • Overcoming common innovation blockers – How to break past fear, inertia, and risk aversion.