Executive Workshop

Innovation Discovery Workshop with Dr Rhian Thomas: Unlocking your innovation mindset in the age of AI

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Coventry, United Kingdom15th September 20269.30 am - 4.00 pm


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Overview

In an era of rapid change and technological disruption, senior leaders must continually rethink and reinvent. This executive forum offers a rare opportunity to step back from daily pressures and engage in focused strategic reflection. Facilitated by a senior management consultant, the highly interactive programme brings together experienced decision-makers to challenge assumptions, explore innovation and AI, share cross-sector insights, and gain practical clarity to drive sustained organisational impact.

What to expect:The masterclass is designed for open, candid discussion with a limited cohort (c. 15–18 participants), bringing together perspectives across engineering, manufacturing and service leadership. Rather than a formal presentation, the day blends structured facilitation with practical exercises — helping leaders to step back, compare approaches, and explore what the next few years may demand in capability, operating model, and innovation pace. You can expect discussion and exercises around the real tensions leaders are grappling with today — including how organisations build the foundations for AI-enabled change (data, systems, ways of working), and how to reduce friction across engineering–manufacturing–service handovers.


Speakers

Dr. Rhian Thomas

Non-Executive Director


Agenda

10.00 am - 10.30 am

Arrivals & Coffee

10.30 am - 12.15 pm

Workshops

12.15 pm - 1.15 pm

Lunch

1.15 pm - 2.30 pm

Workshops

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm

Coffee Break

3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Workshop + Closing Remarks

4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Museum Tour

5.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Drinks and Networking


Location

At the heart of Coventry

A state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge manufacturing technology at Ansty Park, just off junction 2 of the M6, is the base for over 750 talented employees. Its aim is to drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies, collaborating with industry, academia, and other institutions. The Ansty campus is also home to MTC Training and MTC Events.


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Discussion Topics

In an era of rapid change and technological disruption, senior leaders must continually rethink and reinvent. This executive forum offers a rare opportunity to step back from daily pressures and engage in focused strategic reflection. Facilitated by a senior management consultant, the highly interactive programme brings together experienced decision-makers to challenge assumptions, explore innovation and AI, share cross-sector insights, and gain practical clarity to drive sustained organisational impact.

What to expect:The masterclass is designed for open, candid discussion with a limited cohort (c. 15–18 participants), bringing together perspectives across engineering, manufacturing and service leadership. Rather than a formal presentation, the day blends structured facilitation with practical exercises — helping leaders to step back, compare approaches, and explore what the next few years may demand in capability, operating model, and innovation pace. You can expect discussion and exercises around the real tensions leaders are grappling with today — including how organisations build the foundations for AI-enabled change (data, systems, ways of working), and how to reduce friction across engineering–manufacturing–service handovers.


Speakers

Dr. Rhian Thomas

Non-Executive Director


Agenda

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Arrivals & Coffee

10.30 am - 12.15 pm

Workshops

12.15 pm - 1.15 pm

Lunch

1.15 pm - 2.30 pm

Workshops

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm

Coffee Break

3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Workshop + Closing Remarks

4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Museum Tour

5.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Drinks and Networking


Location

At the heart of Coventry

A state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge manufacturing technology at Ansty Park, just off junction 2 of the M6, is the base for over 750 talented employees. Its aim is to drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies, collaborating with industry, academia, and other institutions. The Ansty campus is also home to MTC Training and MTC Events.


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