A strategy check for leadership

Innovation Readiness Workshop

Turn your organization’s ambition into a real innovation strategy. Reveal what’s missing in your leadership, structure, and innovation practice, using Strategyzer’s proven checklist.

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The hidden blockers in your innovation strategy

Most innovation teams don’t fail because of a lack of ideas. They fail because the leadership hasn’t removed the blockers.

Innovation seen as ‘extra work’ instead of a core process
Teams treat it like an add-on, not as something they’re truly responsible for

No shared view on where to focus or why
Teams work in silos, with no aligned priorities or direction

Strategy disconnected from actual innovation practice
The strategy sounds good, but nothing happens after the pitch

Innovation pilots that go nowhere — again
Another test, another dead end. No follow-up. No learning

Conflicting KPIs that kill collaboration
Departments block each other because they’re measured on different goals

Leadership ambition that doesn’t translate into real outcomes
Everyone talks innovation. Nothing truly changes, and people notice

From insight to alignment,
in one powerful session

Reveal your position

See exactly where your organization really stands, and what’s missing.

Leadership alignment

Get your team on the same page with a shared understanding.

Innovation snapshot

Receive clear scores on leadership, structure, and innovation practice.

Strategic conversations

Surface hidden blockers and have the conversations that matter.

Concrete next steps

Walk away with focused actions tailored to your situation.

Trusted framework

Use Strategyzer’s proven checklist to guide future decisions.

Designed for leadership. Not for everyone.

If this sounds like your team, then it’s time to align, decide, and move forward with confidence ->

Driven by ambition

You’re pushing for innovation, but the structure to support it isn’t there yet.

Looking for focus

You want to align before making new investments or strategic moves.

Entering a new phase

You’re preparing for a fresh start, relaunch or scaling effort.

But if this sounds like your team, you might not be ready for the clarity this session demands ->

Not open to change

If you’re unwilling to challenge current ways of working, this session won’t help.

No mandate to act

If your team lacks ownership, decision power or internal support.

Not ready to commit

If you’re curious, but not ready to act on outcomes or make decisions.

Led by a Strategyzer Coach

Ton van der Linden - Innovation Strategist

Hi, I’m Ton van der Linden

A certified Strategyzer Innovation Coach since 2016. I help leadership teams at mid-sized and large companies across industries build the structures, skills, and focus needed to innovate with confidence.

With a background in strategy, innovation & facilitation, I combine deep expertise with a sharp, practical approach. My sessions are fast-paced, highly visual, and grounded in Strategyzer’s global methods — the same used by innovation leaders worldwide.

No hype. No fluff. Just clarity, alignment & action, exclusively tailored to your team.

Three simple steps to take action

1

Schedule a strategy call

We’ll discuss your goals, challenges and whether this session is the right fit.

2

Receive a tailored proposal

You get a clear outline of the workshop, adapted to your team and situation.

3

Run the session with impact

Get the right people in. We’ll take it from there. Sharp and fast and to the point.

What we’ll tackle together during the workshop

1. Innovation Reality Check

Get a clear picture of your readiness, across leadership, structure, and innovation practice.

2. Leadership Alignment

Create alignment by making invisible gaps and diverging assumptions within your team visible.

3. Uncover the Blockers

Identify the patterns that stall progress and drain speed, focus, and innovation energy.

4. Decide What’s Next

Leave with clear priorities and committed next steps tailored to your situation.

What others are saying

  • “The insights gained from the workshop are applicable across industries, making it a valuable experience for professionals at all levels.”
    Jan-Laurens van der Steen
    Program Manager
    TNO Holst Centre
  • “I appreciated the focus on creativity and collaboration, which helped us develop unique business concepts in a short time.”
    Angelo de Mul
    Managing Director
    PureBlue Water
  • “It is truly enlightening to make theoretical concepts insightful and engaging with practical examples from innovative companies.”
    Sietze Rozema
    Product Manager
    Goudse Verzekeringen

Workshop details at a glance

Format

Half or full day session

Participants

Up to 10 key decision-makers

Timing

Planned in consultation

Location

Online or in-person at your venue

Language

English, Dutch or German

Investment

Starts at € 3.750 (excl. VAT)

Lead with clarity. Act with confidence.

Ready to take the next step?

This session gives your leadership team the clarity, alignment and focus to move forward — fast.


👉 Fill out the form and let’s plan your strategy call.

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What’s included, before and after

This isn’t a one-off workshop. You get expert preparation, delivery and follow-up, all included.

Preparation call

We align on your goals, context and participants in a short, focused intake conversation.

Custom session design

We design the session around your goals, challenges, team setup and organizational dynamics.

Summary report

We deliver a concise overview with team scores, insights and recommended actions.

Leadership follow-up

We reflect on outcomes and next steps in a short call after the session.

Questions leaders often ask

Yes — especially. The session gives you a structured, realistic starting point.

That’s exactly when this session adds value — to create shared understanding and direction.

Absolutely. We often integrate this session into existing leadership programs or offsites.

Not at all. This workshop builds on your context and adds structure, not complexity.

Very little. We take care of the setup — you bring the right people.

No. We only offer this as an in-person session for maximum depth and alignment.

No problem. Fill out the form and we’ll start with a short call to explore fit.

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