The Center for Creative Foresight is a research collective dedicated to studying big ideas that can drive sustainable business impact. Our current focus areas include augmented creativity, bioinspired design, and sustainable innovation. Our goal is to bring together thinkers from both academia and practice to work on big-picture problems. Contact us to partner with us in our work. Contact us at cf@cforesight.org.
Note: This program outline is indicative. We tailor each session and activity to meet your organization’s unique needs. For pricing and further customization details, please contact us at cf@cforesight.org.
The 2-Day Executive Education Program on AI-Augmented Innovation is designed for forward-thinking business leaders, executives, and innovation managers who seek to integrate AI-driven methodologies into their strategic decision-making and creative processes.
The workshop explores AI’s role in augmenting creativity, leveraging bioinspired and sustainable innovation principles, and applying scenario planning for future business strategies.
This intensive, hands-on learning experience provides:
A structured approach to AI-powered creativity and problem-solving
Insights into bioinspired design and nature-driven innovation
Tools and frameworks for designing sustainable products that grow
Practical applications of Generative AI for scenario planning and innovation forecasting
Session 1. Introduction to AI-Augmented Innovation
How AI enhances creativity, problem-solving, and strategic innovation
AI-powered tools for ideation and business transformation
Case studies of AI-driven innovation across industries
Key Takeaways:
AI serves as an augmentation tool, not a replacement
AI-driven innovation accelerates problem-solving and idea generation
Generative AI reshapes competitive advantages in business
Session 2. Augmenting Creativity Using Generative AI
How Generative AI enables divergent thinking and trisociation
AI-powered brainstorming techniques and tools
Hands-on exercise: Using AI for real-time ideation
Key Takeaways:
Generative AI can overcome expertise bias to generate novel ideas
AI-enabled trisociation connects distant concepts for breakthrough innovation
AI serves as a powerful collaborator in the creative process
Session 3. Innovation Using Design Heuristics
Understanding design heuristics and their application in business innovation
AI’s role in optimizing design processes and heuristics
Case study: Applying heuristics for new product development