What is GInI in Innovation?
About 92% of organizations believe that good knowledge of innovation is critical to organizational success. Certainly the current pandemic has spurred innovation and organizations are delighted to see the adoption of some innovative solutions at a faster pace in a variety of industries. Unfortunately, certified professionals in innovation are barely seen and if they are, they carry the wrong certification.
GInI® stands for the Global Innovation Institute. GInI® is the world’s leading professional certification, accreditation, and membership association in the field of innovation. GInI provides tools, best practices, and networks for innovation professionals and practitioners who need to successfully demonstrate better knowledge and motivation, and consistently outperform in the workplace. GInI operates the world’s most recognized, comprehensive, and professionally-managed evidence-based innovation certification program. This program certifies Innovation Professionals & Managers, Design Thinking Professionals, Innovation Strategists, Chief Innovation Officers, and Innovation Assessors.
Currently, GInI’s standards are the most widely used set of guidelines by Innovation professionals. GInI® produced and copyrighted the world’s only comprehensive body of knowledge reference book on the subject of business innovation – the GInI Applied Innovation Mashttps://www.gini.org/AInMBter Book (AInMB). GInI’s certificates are globally registered trademarks.
The AInMB® presents concepts associated with business innovation so that professionals can apply in the context of innovation practice and utilize effectively at all organizational levels. The book presents the foundational knowledge of business innovation and then examines the respective work of Innovation Professionals, Innovation Managers, Innovation Strategists, and Chief Innovation Officers (CInO). In addition to a detailed understanding of the Design Thinking process and its associated design methods. Unlike other resources, the AInMB is a comprehensive reference presenting all topics related to applied business innovation, starting from the most tactical to the most strategic. It brings to life everything working professionals, managers, directors, and executives need to structure and drive ongoing, systematic innovation within the business – what has been known as Innovation 2.0.
The GInI Applied Innovation Master Book (AInMB) structure and outline:
Section 1: Foundation – Core Innovation Knowledge and Concepts.
Section 2: Tactical Innovation and The Innovation Professional.
Section 3: Innovation Management and The Innovation Manager
Section 4: Applied Design Thinking
Section 5: Strategic Innovation and The Innovation Strategist
Section 6: Enterprise Innovation and The Chief innovation Officer
Section 7: Innovation in the External Environment – Driving New Business Ventures
Who Is It For?
If you’re an active innovation professional, the GInI® membership is for you. GInI® memberships are a great fit for anyone who’d like to become part of a unique organization, a society dedicated to brilliant and innovative minds. It is your go to place that brings together people and ideas, and a lab to conceive, create, test, experiment, and succeed.
GInI® membership gives you exclusive access to incredible networking opportunities and member-only roundtable events. You will have access to all of GInI’s blogs, forums, articles, publications, and news relating to the field of innovation. You will also gain access to special pricing and discounts on GInI’s certifications, exams, events, renewals, publications, online assessment tools, and other resources.
The GInI® AInMB is used worldwide within industries such as Research and Development, Healthcare, Construction, Architecture, Finance, Educational Institutions, Consulting, Governance, Banking, Telecommunication, Quality Assurance and many more.
GInI certifications:
To prepare yourself for the varied demands of innovation, there are 5 certifications you can get with the help of the Global Innovation Institute Institute:
- The Certified Innovation Professional (CInP) ® – for working professionals who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of key topics relating to business innovation and innovation management.
- The Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP) ® – for innovation professionals who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of the key topics relating to Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, the Design Thinking process, and Design Methods.
- The Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS) ® – for business leaders who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of key topics relating to innovation strategy, business model innovation, customer experience innovation, and opportunity promotion
- The Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO) ® – for senior business leaders who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of key topics relating to enterprise innovation, innovation strategy, innovation groups, innovation spaces, management and workplace innovation, and other leading innovation practices.
- The Authorized Innovation Assessor (AInA) ® – for individuals who met GInI’s standard for conducting innovation maturity assessments on behalf of organizations seeking to secure certification as a GInI Certified Innovative Organization (CInOrg)®. AInAs are authorized by GInI to conduct accreditation assessments for Innovation Labs, Business Incubators, and Accelerator Programs, and to submit Innovation Endorsement Applications on behalf of businesses.
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