UPCOMING NEW EVENT
Elevate Your Professional Skills with GIO Elevate: Workshops for Innovators
Learn from Amazon and Google's Playbooks this Summer
About The Workshop
Who Should Attend
Our workshops are specifically tailored for entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and professionals keen to enhance their skills, accelerate innovation capabilities, and bring about significant change within their organizations. This workshop is the ideal platform for you if you want to learn from the best and take your career to the next level.
Workshop Format
- A mix of individual and small team activities
- 1-day intensive workshop in select cities
- Workshops held 3x a week (TuWeTh)
- Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What You'll Learn
- In this one-day workshop, you'll explore the playbooks of industry giants Amazon and Google. Through individual and team activities, you'll learn how to:
- Master the art of ideation and product development using Amazon's "Working Backwards" Approach
- Imagine the final customer experience first and work backward to build products that delight
- Build and leverage Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for effective goal-setting and measurement. The Google way
- Develop a product flywheel that drives growth and innovation
- Craft compelling press releases and FAQs that articulate your product vision
- Present your ideas and iterate based on feedback from peers and facilitators
Why Attend?
Practical tools and strategies used by the world's most innovative companies
Gain hands-on experience and valuable insights from experienced facilitators with a track record of success
Access to an exclusive post-workshop leadership circle for ongoing support and networking
Get a digital set of resources to refer back to as you implement your learnings and a certificate of completion
9:00
9:30
10:30
10:45
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1:00
2:30
2:45
4:00
5:00
Welcome & Introductions
Working Backwards Foundations
Break
Develop Product Flywheel
Lunch
Write Press Release and FAQs
Break
Build OKRs
Present and Iterate
Wrap-up and Next Steps
See Yourself In the Future
After attending our workshop, you'll be equipped with the skills and confidence to:
- Lead innovation efforts in your organization with a customer-centric approach
- Develop products and services that truly resonate with your target audience
- Set and achieve ambitious goals using the power of OKRs
- Communicate your vision effectively to stakeholders and team members
- Drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact in your industry
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the best and advance your career.
Pre-register now to secure your spot and join us
Africa:
- Cape Town (South Africa)
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Nairobi (Kenya)
- Accra (Ghana)
Asia:
- Bangkok (Thailand)
- Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Manila (Philippines)
South America:
- Bogotá (Colombia)
- Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Santiago (Chile)
- São Paulo (Brazil)
Trusted by the world's most innovative companies
Unleash your innovation potential and join the ranks of professionals from the world's most forward-thinking organizations.
The Speakers
Meet the best people around the world and connect with them after the event!
Saad Bashir
Lead Facilitator
Saad Bashir is an experienced innovation strategist and product leader who has worked with top brands to drive growth and success. With a proven track record in developing customer-centric solutions, Saad brings valuable insights and practical tools to the GIO Elevate workshops. His expertise in the "Working Backwards" approach and OKRs will help participants master the art of ideation and product development.
Tam Danier
Co-Facilitator
Tam Lisa Danier is a seasoned design thinking practitioner and workshop facilitator who has collaborated with organizations across industries to drive innovation. With a background in architecture and urban design, Tam brings a unique perspective on problem-solving and creative thinking. As the co-facilitator of the GIO Elevate workshops, Tam will guide participants through hands-on activities and help them apply proven frameworks to their projects.
About Good Ideas Only
GIO is a leading design and innovation consultancy that empowers businesses to unlock their full potential. With a proven track record of success, GIO has helped organizations worldwide achieve their goals and drive meaningful change.
Venue and Amenities
Venue
Premier venues in select cities, such as the Four Seasons Hotel
Lunch
Catered lunch provided
Networking
Opportunity to work with peers
Benefits
- Digital guide containing frameworks
- Private access to the workshop recording for 3 months
Why our customers love us
Saad is an exceptional innovation strategist with a proven track record of driving transformative change. His ability to distill complex challenges into actionable solutions is unparalleled. Saad's workshops are a must-attend for any organization looking to stay ahead of the curve.
– James Godfrey, CFO, Cardamom
Saad's expertise in product development and his deep understanding of the Amazon and Google playbooks make him an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to innovate. His engaging workshop style and practical insights left our team inspired and equipped with the tools to drive meaningful impact.
– James Godfrey, CFO, Cardamom
It is rare that you have come across someone with such a strong mastery of their space. Coupled with first class attitude…ability to problem solve and to boil down complex projects into simple steps is rare.
– Stephen Ebbett Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Tam is AMAZING. She is one of the smartest people I've had the pleasure to learn from, and she is someone I would absolutely turn to for advice or insights in the future. -
– Brooke Healey -Product Manager @ The Walt Disney Company
Tentative Itinerary
GIO Elevate: Workshops for Innovators
- Tentative Itinerary
- Workshops held 3x per week (Tue. Wed. Thur)
- Limited to 16 participants per session
- Early Registration pricing is available
