Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management (DIT-042) Training Course

Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management

Organisations invest in innovation but often struggle to measure its progress or manage it as a portfolio. Without good metrics, promising ideas are killed too early or…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,840Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Organisations invest in innovation but often struggle to measure its progress or manage it as a portfolio. Without good metrics, promising ideas are killed too early or weak ones continue too long.

This LLMI course covers innovation strategy and portfolio types, balancing core, adjacent and transformational innovation, stage-gate and lean governance, innovation accounting, metrics for inputs, processes and outcomes, and portfolio reviews. Participants design an innovation portfolio and metrics framework.

Course Objectives

Align innovation portfolios with strategy

Balance core, adjacent and transformational innovation

Govern innovation with stage-gate and lean approaches

Apply innovation accounting

Design innovation metrics

Run effective portfolio reviews

Target Audience

Innovation managers

R&D leaders

Strategy professionals

Product portfolio managers

Corporate venture teams

Senior executives

Course Methodology

Framework sessions

Portfolio workshops

Metrics design

Case studies

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Innovation Portfolios

Innovation strategy
Portfolio types
Balance
Resource allocation
Exercise: Portfolio map

2Day 2: Governance

Stage-gate
Lean governance
Funding models
Decision criteria
Workshop: Governance design

3Day 3: Innovation Accounting

Learning metrics
Validated learning
Pivot or persevere
Leading indicators
Case study: Corporate innovation

4Day 4: Metrics

Input metrics
Process metrics
Outcome metrics
Dashboards
Exercise: Metrics framework

5Day 5: Portfolio Reviews

Review process
Kill decisions
Scaling
Culture
Capstone: Innovation portfolio plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Vienna.

Can I take Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Innovation Metrics and Portfolio Management

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