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Director of Innovation

Director of Innovation2025-01-19T00:02:24+00:00

Director of Innovation

Driving Innovation with Expertise

Leverage fractional leadership to unlock your organization’s innovation potential. Guided by Design Thinking methodologies, we collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, validate ideas, and implement impactful strategies. By aligning innovation with your unique goals, we help transform challenges into breakthrough solutions that drive success.

Strategic Leadership

Develop and guide innovation strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Insights and Problem Solving

Use research and Design Thinking to uncover opportunities and drive solutions.

Execution and Impact

Deliver innovation projects with measurable results and continuous improvement.

Applied Outcomes

Engaging with our fractional Director of Innovation services empowers organizations to achieve measurable, impactful results.

Enhanced Creativity

Foster a culture that prioritizes innovative thinking and problem-solving.

Strategic Alignment

Align innovation initiatives with organizational goals for maximum relevance.

Efficient Processes

Streamline workflows to accelerate idea validation and implementation.

Data-Informed Decisions

Use insights to drive smarter strategies and reduce risk.

Tangible Results

Deliver measurable outcomes that demonstrate value and impact.

Sustainable Innovation

Establish frameworks and systems to maintain long-term innovation success.

Kevin supported our project from ‘end to end’ and provided leadership that led to hundreds of people contributing to our work. More than one workshop attendee commented that our planning process was the best they had been part of.

Erik Mitchell, Audrey Geisel University Librarian, University of California, San Diego
Kevin’s dynamic approach to identifying problems and opportunities allowed us to develop an ambitious plan that truly represents our needs and addresses how to grow sustainably.
Brent Wakefield, President & CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County
Kevin’s expertise in Design Thinking and Creativity helped us develop curriculum and workshops that inspired excitement and engagement among our team. He went above and beyond to help us launch programs that generated meaningful outcomes.
Lance Nail, Provost and SVPAA, The University of Southern Mississippi
Kevin did a fantastic two-hour design thinking workshop for my Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship class. The students got exposed to the entire design thinking process—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test, and Share. The students thoroughly enjoyed the session and left with prototypes on hand and pumped up for design thinking and entrepreneurship.
Congcong Zheng, Graduate Director, Fowler College of Business, San Diego State University
Kevin has a unique ability to engage audiences, fostering an environment that encourages participation. His workshops significantly impact students’ ability to clearly define the problems they wish to tackle and develop actionable steps to advance their ideas.
Jacques Chirazi, Director, The Basement at UCSD

Ready to Unlock Your Organization’s Innovation Potential?

Ready to transform challenges into opportunities? Discover how fractional innovation leadership can drive impactful results for your organization. Let’s start the conversation today!

Scope of Work

WORKSHOP FAQs

Here Is The Most Frequently Asked Questions.

Have questions about fractional Director of Innovation services? Below, we’ve answered the most common ones to help you understand how these professional services can work for you. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact us.

What is a fractional Director of Innovation?2025-01-18T23:59:14+00:00

A fractional Director of Innovation is an on-demand leader who works with organizations on a part-time or project basis to develop and implement innovation strategies without the cost of a full-time executive.

How can this service benefit my organization?2025-01-18T23:59:30+00:00

This service provides access to expertise in innovation and Design Thinking, helping your team uncover opportunities, validate ideas, and implement impactful solutions while aligning with your goals and resources.

What types of organizations can use this service?2025-01-18T23:59:50+00:00

Our services are ideal for educational institutions, nonprofits, startups, and established organizations looking to foster innovation, improve processes, or tackle complex challenges.

What is the typical engagement model?2025-01-19T00:00:07+00:00

Engagements are tailored to your needs, ranging from short-term projects to ongoing advisory roles. We can work onsite or remotely, depending on your preferences.

What kinds of problems can you help solve?2025-01-19T00:00:21+00:00

We specialize in addressing challenges such as process inefficiencies, stagnant growth, lack of innovation culture, and customer engagement, among others.

How do you measure success?2025-01-19T00:00:34+00:00

Success is measured through customized metrics aligned with your objectives, such as improved efficiency, increased engagement, or successful project implementation.

How quickly can we start?2025-01-19T00:00:50+00:00

Once we understand your needs, we can typically begin within a few weeks, depending on the scope and complexity of the engagement.

What makes your approach unique?2025-01-19T00:01:06+00:00

We combine proven Design Thinking methodologies with deep expertise in innovation and strategic leadership, ensuring practical and scalable solutions tailored to your organization.

Can this service support existing teams?2025-01-19T00:01:20+00:00

Yes, our role is to complement and enhance your current team’s efforts, providing the guidance and tools needed to achieve their goals.

How do we get started?2025-01-19T00:01:34+00:00

Simply reach out to schedule an initial consultation. Together, we’ll explore your challenges and design a plan to drive results.

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