Creativity & Innovation
in FMCG/CPG
Training Overview
Ignite Innovation: Unlocking Creative Potential for Mid-Level Managers in FMCG/CPG
This interactive, hands-on workshop equips mid-level managers with practical tools and approaches to spark creativity, challenge assumptions, and generate breakthrough ideas. Focused on the FMCG/CPG supply chain, it helps participants deliver meaningful value to both retail partners and end consumers.
The session combines interactive presentations, real-world case studies, group exercises, and facilitated discussions, creating a safe environment for experimentation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. Half-day and full-day options are available.

Learning Outcomes
Grasp core principles of creativity and innovation within the FMCG/CPG supply environment.
Use lateral thinking techniques to generate fresh ideas for products, packaging, and point-of-sale solutions.
Integrate creative thinking into daily work and cross-functional collaboration.
Foster a culture of innovation within teams and across the organization.
Practice ideation and evaluation techniques specifically for supplier-retailer partnerships.
Gain actionable strategies to propose and implement creative solutions that drive measurable business impact.
Who would this benefit?
Mid-level managers from supplier organizations working with grocers and large retailers in the FMCG/CPG sector.
This workshop is ideal for managers looking to enhance their creative problem-solving and innovation skills. It empowers participants to view challenges as opportunities, drive differentiation, and deliver innovations that support growth in a rapidly evolving grocery retail environment.
Dates Available:
All our Workshops take place at the The Knowledge Exchange, Leeds Beckett University. 10am - 5pm.
“Really interesting, one of the best courses I’ve been on. Enjoyed the casual conversation of the course so didn’t feel tiring or overwhelming.”
Venue
The Knowledge Exchange
Located in the heart of Leeds Business School in their iconic Rose Bowl building in Leeds city centre.
FMCG Category Management Training delivered by our founder: Helen Hepworth, experienced category and commercial professional with over 2o years of experience working within the FMCG space. Academic and associate of Leeds Business School