Dr. Zainab D, Head of Sustainable Technology, Wates Group
“The BTIA Accelerator helped me think more strategically about innovation. The peer learning was powerful, and the bite-sized format made the content accessible and easy to apply. Tools like the BTI Strategy Canvas helped me spot quick wins for organisational change. I recommend it to any leader looking to sharpen innovation thinking.”
As Head of Sustainable Technology at Wates Group, I’m constantly seeking ways to drive innovation within a complex and fast-moving industry. Joining the BTI Accelerator gave me a fresh, strategic lens to tackle our innovation challenges.
One of the most valuable aspects of the programme was the peer learning environment – hearing how other leaders were approaching similar challenges sparked new thinking. I really appreciated the programme’s focused, bite-sized learning – it avoided overwhelming reading lists and instead delivered practical, targeted insights that I could apply immediately.
The diagnostic tools and the strategy canvas stood out in particular. They helped me identify some quick wins and rethink how we approach organisational change.
The BTIA experience significantly advanced my professional development. It sharpened how I think about breakthrough innovation and gave me actionable tools I now use in my role. I’d absolutely recommend it to other leaders – especially those looking to elevate their strategic thinking around innovation.”
Martin C, Product Design Manager, Niftylift
“The BTI Accelerator gave me a clearer understanding of the innovation landscape and practical tools I’ve already started applying. The peer learning was excellent, and the program highlighted just how important senior leadership involvement is to overcome internal barriers. I’d recommend it to anyone serious about building innovation capability.”
"As Product Design Manager at Niftylift, operating in a global and highly competitive market, staying ahead in innovation is essential. The BTI Accelerator gave me a much clearer understanding of the innovation landscape and the levers we can use to drive real change.
One of the standout benefits of the programme was the opportunity to share best practices with a diverse group of peers. Hearing how others approach similar challenges across industries was not only insightful but also energising – it reinforced that we’re not alone in facing these hurdles.
The programme provided practical frameworks and a common language for innovation, which I’ve already started applying in our internal discussions. That said, it also highlighted an important reality: implementing change often requires senior leadership buy-in to overcome political or structural barriers..
I’d strongly recommend the BTI Accelerator to anyone looking to build their innovation capability – it’s a smart, well-designed programme that delivers both strategic insight and practical tools.”
Olivier M, Senior R&D Manager, Domino Printing Sciences
“The Accelerator is not business as usual. Be prepared to have your assumptions challenged and your ideas shaken up. That’s exactly what makes it powerful. The game changer was the integration of innovation into the organisation. The programme gave me a system to see blockers I hadn’t recognised before and the tools to overcome them. It’s challenging, but if you lean in, it accelerates both your thinking and your results.”
As a Senior R&D Manager at Domino Printing Sciences, I’ve been deeply involved in driving innovation within a technically advanced organisation, often focused on incremental change. Going into the BTIA Accelerator, I was searching for a way to better integrate innovation into our organisation — not just in pockets, but as a system.
The BTI Accelerator has helped me demystify innovation by embedding it into systems thinking. Being innovative is not the gift of a few, but the systemic purpose of many. Treating innovation as a system was an epiphany for me — similar to how an image forms from multiple coloured drops coalescing.
The BTI Operating System was a valuable way to consolidate and view the innovation system, even if the nine aspects initially felt daunting. The diagnostic tools and strategy modules were particularly impactful: the BTI canvas surfaced gaps and strengths in our own system and gave me a clearer picture of how to close them.
Peer learning was another highlight. Through pre-readings, group sessions, and 1:1 discussions, I realised how many organisations face similar blockers — and how diversity of perspectives drives better system outcomes.
I’d recommend the BTIA Accelerator to leaders ready to go beyond buzzwords. If you’re serious about embedding innovation systemically — not just managing projects — this programme gives you the clarity, structure, and challenge you need.”