A Fractional Chief Innovation Officer with 22+ years of experience in the US, Middle East and EMEA, I specialize in guiding government, education, and private sector leaders to build innovative business models and high-performance cultures. My strategic approach is validated by MBA, Executive Program in Innovation and Growth from Stanford University and top-tier certifications as a Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO®), Master Facilitator and Visionary, and Project Management Professional (PMP®). Signature Training Programs & Workshops I deliver hands-on, results-oriented training designed to build real-world skills. Each program can be customized for your team, industry, and specific challenges. Innovation & Business Creation Innovation Management Mastery: A comprehensive program for leaders on how to build and sustain a culture of innovation, manage an innovation pipeline, and measure what matters. Strategic Innovation Leadership Course Description: This program is designed for senior leaders and aspiring Chief Innovation Officers. You will learn to use innovation as a strategic tool to drive growth, relevance, and resilience. We will cover how to define a clear innovation direction, build a balanced innovation portfolio (short, medium, and long-term), and guide your organization to become a market leader. Learn to build and manage an innovation portfolio that balances risk and reward. Champion innovation at the highest level to ensure long-term organizational impact. Building a Culture of Innovation Course Description: Transform your organization into an engine of constant improvement. This workshop teaches you how to assess and advancing your organization's innovation maturity. You will learn the methods to embed innovation into your company's DNA, empowering teams to take initiative and drive progress from within. Establish the tools, teams, and spaces needed to sustain innovation efforts. Design Thinking & Customer-Centric Innovation Course Description: Step into the exclusive world of Design Thinking. This immersive workshop teaches you how to see the world through your customers' eyes. You will learn to develop deep customer empathy, uncover the "problem behind the problem," and translate insights into winning brand experiences and solutions that people truly love. Master the complete Design Thinking methodology, from empathy to prototyping. Turning Ideas into a successful Business Course Description: This equips you with the practical methods and techniques to drive innovation from concept to market. You will learn how to challenge existing orthodoxies, decompose complex challenges into testable hypotheses, and become a catalyst for "what's next" by conceiving market-winning solutions. From Idea to Business: A step-by-step workshop that teaches teams how to validate, prototype, and develop a business case for a new idea, turning creative concepts into viable commercial ventures. Leadership & Team Excellence Leadership for an Innovative Culture: Training for managers and executives on how to foster psychological safety, empower creative thinking, and lead teams through ambiguity and change. Agile Change Management: A practical workshop/course for leaders on how to guide their teams through organizational change with empathy and clear communication, minimizing resistance and maximizing buy-in. Project Management for Strategic Initiatives: A PMP-aligned course focused on the unique challenges of managing innovative, fast-paced projects where requirements are constantly evolving. Executing Breakthrough Projects: A hands-on workshop that takes a real business challenge and guides your team through the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to deployment. Business & Digital Acumen Business Essentials for Non-Business Leaders: A suite of courses covering core business functions tailored for technical leaders or high-potential talent needing a holistic view.