Where: Lomi Agency, Rådhusgata 9a, Oslo
Max Participants: 10
Price: NOK 4850
Book Now: hallgrim.sagen@lomi.agency


Why Innovation Dies.
And How to Save It.

Great ideas are often sidelined. Not because they lack potential, but because delivery pressure, shifting priorities, and rigid structures make innovation feel risky or misaligned.

This session is designed for product managers and design leaders who are ready to influence strategic direction, improve prioritization, and create room for innovation within real-world constraints.

In this focused, four-hour session, participants will learn a practical method for incorporating innovation into strategic planning and everyday decision-making.

Most organizations are full of smart, ambitious people. But many still struggle to make innovation part of daily work. Common blockers include:

1. Delivery-focused cultures that leave no room for discovery
2. Tactical priorities that crowd out long-term thinking
3. Strategic misalignment and lack of shared priorities
4. Incentives that reward output over insight
5. Roles framed around execution rather than direction-setting

Innovation doesn’t fail for lack of desire. It fails for lack of space, structure, and support.

Get involved earlier in strategy discussions
Ensure your team is part of the conversation when priorities are set, and that both user insight and business value shape the direction from the start.

‍Use structured prioritization
Apply a method for identifying which ideas to pursue based on clear criteria: business impact, user need, positioning, and effort.

‍Lead change from within
Create space for strategic work without introducing confusion, friction, or delays to ongoing delivery.

This isn’t about teaching you how to be innovative.
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It’s about helping you get innovation prioritized, without compromising cost, deadlines, or must-have features.
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In this focused, four-hour session, you’ll get coaching on how to apply proven methods to your real challenges. You’ll learn how to build buy-in, create space for strategic work, and lead change without adding chaos or stepping on toes.
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You’ll leave with:

1. Learn tools that help you build internal support for innovation
2. Practice applying them to your real challenges
3. Get feedback from peers in similar roles
4. Leave with a plan you can act on immediately

You will receive:

1. A ready-to-use tool, tailored to your situation
2. Coaching on removing blockers and building momentum
3. Practical approaches to balance user value, feasibility, and business goals

Duration: 4 hours (Dinner optional)

14:00-14:10 | Welcome and Framing
We begin with a short introduction and reflection on why innovation often stalls inside established organizations. You'll hear what this session is designed to help you change.

14:10-14:35 | Strategy by Design Framework
You’ll be introduced to a practical framework that connects long-term strategy with daily work. We’ll explore why execution often gets disconnected from vision and how to fix it.

14:35-14:45 | The Buy-In Pathway
We walk through four phases of gaining internal support: getting invited, proving value, creating shared commitment, and maintaining focus. You'll reflect on where you are in your own journey.

14:45–15:05 | Choose Your Tools and Focus
Participants select two practical tools to work with, based on their role and goals. Options include Design Briefing, Opportunity Framing, Risk Framing, and Insight Activation.

15:05–16:05 | Hands-On Session 1
You will apply your first selected method to a real challenge from your context. The session includes coaching and peer feedback to adapt the tool to your situation.

16:05–16:20 | Break

16:20–17:20 | Hands-On Session 2
You’ll work with a second tool, either building on your earlier work or tackling a new challenge. We’ll support each other in adapting methods to real-world constraints.

17:20–17:40 | Personal Action Planning
Each participant outlines a specific plan: which tool to try, which conversations to have, and which colleague to involve. You’ll receive input and encouragement from your peers.

17:40–18:00 | Wrap-Up and Commitments

18:00+ | Optional Dinner and Conversations

John Anders Grøtting,
Product Strategy and Concept
‍John Grøtting, former Head of UX Design at Dräger Medical and Design Director at Fjord Berlin, has led UX strategy and design for major brands like Deutsche Telekom, Nordea, and IBM. With deep cross-industry experience, he helps organizations build user-centric, high-impact products that drive measurable success. His practical approach is shaped by years of consulting, teaching, and executive training in Product Management at UC Berkeley.

Hallgrim Sagen,
CEO/Founder of Lomi Agency
‍Hallgrim brings two decades of experience on the industry side, solving complex challenges and building teams that scale. At Tandberg, he played a key role in its transformation from an 18-person company to a billion-dollar acquisition by Cisco. His expertise lies in bridging engineering and market needs, ensuring that groundbreaking products also find commercial success. At Lomi Agency, he applies this ability to help companies think bigger and execute smarter.