Academy

Innovation has a method

Innovation succeeds better with the right approach. In our training sessions, we provide the employees of the Defense Group with the knowledge and methodological skills to successfully engage in innovation work and manage it independently.

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SCRUM

SCRUM is an agile project management method that helps make projects more efficient and flexible.

The training teaches how teams work in short work cycles, called sprints, hold regular meetings in a structured way, and continuously gather feedback to steadily improve the project.

The goal is to promote collaboration and enable faster and more agile responses to changes.

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Design Thinking Sprint

Design Thinking is an iterative, user-centered methodology for solving complex problems and developing new ideas.

Within the innovation process, it helps identify solvable problems and systematically validate user-centered solutions.

In this one-day training, participants will be introduced to the basics of Design Thinking.

Next dates

Design Thinking Sprint

20.02.2025
Staatslabor, Bundesgasse 16, 3011 Bern

Design Thinking Sprint

29.04.2025
Staatslabor, Bundesgasse 16, 3011 Bern
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Design Thinking + AI

In the three-day Design Thinking + AI training, participants deepen their prior knowledge using a concrete military case study.

They also learn to use common artificial intelligence tools and integrate them into the methodology.

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Lego® Serious Play

In this one-day training, teams (6-8 people) learn to apply the Lego® Serious Play method through a concrete challenge.

By building models with the colorful Lego® bricks, complex problems and concepts can be made tangible and better understood.

Interested teams can apply for the training with a specific question.

All dates

Design Thinking Sprint

Staatslabor, Bundesgasse 16, 3011 Bern

20.02.2025

Design Thinking Sprint

Staatslabor, Bundesgasse 16, 3011 Bern

29.04.2025

Frequently asked questions

What does a training at the Academy of the Swiss Innovation Forces cost?

Our courses are free for employees of the Defense Group. However, registration is mandatory, and a processing fee will be charged for unexcused absences. Details can be found in the respective course registration.

I am not an employee of the Defense Group, but I am a militia member of the army. Can I still participate in events?

Currently, the course offering is aimed at employees of the Defense Group. Once we open it to the militia, you will find out here or on our LinkedIn channel.

Do I need approval from my superior?

The training courses last from one to several days during the week. If you want to do this during your working hours, it’s best to discuss it with your supervisor.

Do you have any other questions?

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