50 Activities for Building Innovation
Practical Training Activities to Develop Creativity, Innovation & Idea Generation
Author: Richard Brynteson
Drive creativity and build a culture of innovation with 50 Activities for Building Innovation—a powerful collection of 50 ready-to-use training exercises designed to help individuals and teams think differently, generate ideas, and apply innovation in the workplace.
Turn Innovation Into a Repeatable Process
Innovation is no longer optional—it’s essential for growth and competitiveness. This practical resource provides a structured approach to developing innovation skills and embedding creative thinking into everyday work.
Through engaging, hands-on activities, participants learn how to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and turn creative thinking into real business results.
What’s Included
- 50 fully reproducible training activities
- Flexible exercises for workshops, team sessions, or training programs
- Activities designed for individuals, teams, and organizations
- Easy-to-follow formats for immediate implementation
Four Key Areas of Innovation
The activities are organized into four essential areas to support a complete innovation framework:
1. The Practice of Innovation
- Build awareness and enthusiasm for innovation
- Introduce creative thinking techniques
2. Innovative Mindset & Skill Development
- Strengthen curiosity, creativity, and idea generation
- Develop individual and team innovation skills
3. Creating a Culture of Innovation
- Foster collaboration and openness to new ideas
- Encourage experimentation and learning from failure
4. The Innovation Process
- Apply a structured, step-by-step approach to innovation
- Turn ideas into actionable solutions
Key Skills Developed
- Creative thinking and idea generation
- Challenging assumptions and thinking differently
- Problem-solving and innovation strategy
- Collaboration and team-based innovation
- Identifying opportunities and market gaps
- Building sustainable innovation processes
Engaging, Flexible, and Results-Driven
These activities are designed to be:
- Interactive and engaging to increase participation
- Flexible for different timeframes and training formats
- Practical for immediate workplace application
Use them in workshops, team meetings, leadership sessions, or organization-wide training initiatives.
Ideal for Trainers, Leaders, and Teams
Perfect for:
- Corporate trainers and facilitators
- Managers and team leaders
- Innovation and strategy teams
- Organizations focused on growth and transformation
Build Innovation Into Your Organization
With structured exercises and proven techniques, this resource helps you create a workplace where innovation becomes part of the culture—not just a one-time initiative.
Deliver training that is:
- Creative and engaging
- Practical and actionable
- Focused on real-world results