What is SolidCreativity?

SolidCreativity is an expert consultancy in systematic creativity and pragmatic innovation since 2004. We combine a unique approach combining rigour ('Solid') and creativity, with the ASIT® methodology for concrete results. Our interventions are available in person or remotely throughout Europe.

Does Agile management work in R&D and industry (outside IT)?

Yes, our Agile approach is specially adapted to industrial and R&D environments. Industrial teams already have natural Agile reflexes, and our method reconciles Agility and industrial constraints for concrete results, without IT jargon.

Does SolidCreativity offer brainstorming sessions?

No, we do not use traditional brainstorming. We offer a structured alternative via the ASIT® method, which avoids forced creativity and generates immediately exploitable results.

What is the ASIT® method?

ASIT® is a patented industrial innovation system based on non-causal logic. It can generate more than 250 ideas per session, while being adapted to the technical constraints of industrial environments.

What is the difference between systematic creativity and pragmatic innovation?

Systematic creativity enables methodical idea generation, while pragmatic innovation transforms these ideas into concrete, deployable solutions. Our approach covers the entire process, from idea to implementation.

Why choose a structured method like ASIT® in industry?

ASIT® is particularly effective in technical environments thanks to its language compatible with engineers, its respect for real constraints and its measurable results in R&D.

Why choose SolidCreativity for your innovation or training projects?

We are Qualiopi certified and have 20 years of field experience. Our approach is results-oriented, with verifiable client testimonials and a satisfaction guarantee.

Does SolidCreativity have client testimonials?

Yes, we have numerous authentic client testimonials. For example, Airbus rated our training as 'Best Training Ever!', and Renault highlighted the relevance of our adapted solutions. IMV also appreciated our preservation of entrepreneurship in their teams.

What services are offered?

We offer certifying training, customised ASIT® workshops and innovation coaching, adapted to each client's specific needs.

Our head office is in Bordeaux, with a branch in Paris. We also operate through a network of territorial affiliates in France and Europe.

Where does SolidCreativity operate?

We operate throughout France and French-speaking or English-speaking areas of Europe, with formats available in person (Bordeaux, Paris) or digitally.

Do you work remotely?

Yes, we have proven expertise in remote interventions, with interactive tools and flexible scheduling to meet your needs.

Can SolidCreativity intervene urgently on a blocked project?

Yes, we can mobilise our senior consultants within 72 hours to unblock a project, thanks to the accelerated ASIT® method and our responsiveness.

How are you different from typical consultants?

Our philosophy is based on empowering your teams. We offer hybrid formats (training + coaching) so that you no longer need us in the long term, with a hands-on rather than theoretical approach.

Apart from founder Pascal Jarry, who are SolidCreativity's consultants?

Our team is composed of carefully selected experts, with experience in large groups and entrepreneurial profiles. They benefit from intensive training and regular updates.

How to join SolidCreativity as an affiliate?

Our affiliation process is demanding: it includes intensive initial training, regular updates and required managerial autonomy to guarantee the quality of our interventions.

Who are your clients?

Our clients range from startups to large groups, with technical or specialised issues. We work only on spontaneous requests, without canvassing.

How does SolidCreativity guarantee confidentiality of exchanges?

We apply a strict confidentiality protocol, including contractual discretion clauses, media silence by default and secure data management.

How to unblock an R&D project?

We use a proven methodology: 360° diagnosis, shared KPIs and motivating team relaunch to overcome blockages and move forward concretely.

We have many constraints, how to innovate?

With ASIT®, constraints become levers for innovation. We explore all avenues exhaustively to generate patentable solutions adapted to your context.

How to work around this blocking patent?

We offer a strategic approach: prior technical analysis, dedicated ASIT® session and generation of patentable alternative solutions to overcome obstacles.

How to exist in a saturated market?

We help our clients differentiate themselves through targeted ASIT® workshops, which identify distinctive concepts and guarantee their feasibility.

How does the ASIT® method differ from traditional brainstorming?

ASIT® offers a guided logical structure, avoids domination by strong personalities and generates directly exploitable ideas, unlike traditional brainstorming.

Do you have training to become creative?

We do not offer training to 'become creative', but transferable methods that guarantee results regardless of participants' profiles.

How to have motivated people in my R&D?

We train managers in a specific managerial approach, with enhancement tools and stimulating team dynamics to maintain motivation.

What if I'm already trained in ASIT (or Agile) but not my teams?

We offer tailored solutions: targeted acculturation, internal training and facilitator certification to standardise skills within your teams.

Agile Hardware Project Management Training | R&D Innovation Teams

Agile Hardware Project Management Training for R&D and Engineering Teams

Adapt Agile methods to hybrid hardware projects in industrial environments

Description

Transform your innovative projects with Agile methods adapted to R&D and industrial hardware challenges.

Traditional methods (Gantt charts, V-cycle) show their limits for innovative projects. Agile methodology, adapted by SolidCreativity for industrial environments and non-IT hardware projects, is a strategic lever to accelerate innovation and improve cross-functional collaboration in R&D teams.

Request a demo Online, with your colleagues Request a quote Training at your premises +33 9 54 50 75 40 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm CET

Coaching is recommended after this "fast-track" training!

Training objectives 2-day

This training enables effective management of complex innovation projects in an industrial context, covering the entire development cycle (from concept to industrialisation).

Practical approach

The techniques learned are applied from the second day onwards on concrete cases from the company. At the end of the training, participants master operational tools to manage innovative projects, independently or as part of a team. Support for the implementation of a pilot project is offered as an option.

Types of projects concerned

Early phases of industrial projects
Restructuring of complex projects
Managing multidisciplinary/multicultural teams across multiple sites
Agile milestone management for R&D projects
Projects with high technical uncertainties

Specific R&D/R&T adaptation

Milestone-based quality management methodology (respecting deadlines and budgets)
Scrum adapted to industrial constraints (complex physical objects, procedures/gates, multi-site, multi-project, multicultural contexts)
Risk management and prioritisation in R&D environments
Interfacing with V-cycles and other existing methods
Visual management based on quantifiable objectives

Learning objectives

Learn to manage a project in your industry with Agile practices and tools

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of traditional, Agile and Hybrid management¹²³
Identify a project suitable for Agile/Hybrid management¹²³
Understand how Agile management can be possible and beneficial in your industrial domain¹
Express objectives and break them down without going through tasks¹²³
Manage intra-project risks by prioritising objectives¹²³
Calibrate and track the right quality for the project¹²³
Use jargon related to Agile practices¹²³
Obtain and track Planning Poker point estimates¹²³
Use Scrum tools adapted to your industry and adapted Agile practices (roles, meetings...) outside the dictates of IT projects¹²³
Have applied these skills to ongoing projects to be able to use them afterwards¹

Assessment method: 1 - Assessed by the trainer during exercises and questions. 2 - Validated during the end-of-training MCQ and its debrief. 3 - Self-assessed by MCQ and available audit.
(Self-)assessments and debriefs contribute to the acquisition and validation of skills.

After the training

After the training we recommend support through our coaching programmes

Post-Agile training coaching
Remote delivery
Variable intensity and duration
Around a team / project
Support the team in the company context
Anchor Agile practices
Accompanies and stimulates the team

Key topics and keywords

Project management, Agile, Scrum, R&D, Innovation, Industry, Hardware, Non-IT, Hybrid

Target audience

R&D/R&T managers, project managers, project teams, technical directors working on physical products

Profiles: Project Manager, R&D Manager, Technical Director, Project Team, Engineering Lead

Prerequisites: No prerequisites related to the training subject

Practical information

2 days (14h). In-company training (at your premises) or Open training ( Open training schedule ).

What our clients say

Feedback from our clients after their training

Testimonials about our Agile Management

Airbus
"Best training ever!"

Renault
"answers adapted to our challenges"

TreeFrog
"a new approach"

Poietis
"structured and effective approach"

Envea
"concrete industry-oriented"

EOS imaging
"remarkable relevance"

ArcelorMittal WireSolutions - Agile Hardware, patented products

ArcelorMittal
"patented products, market-validated"

IMV
"productivity gains"

Photonis
"Agile kick-off"

SKF
"innovative high-risk projects"

View all our references

Case study: Agile Hardware at ArcelorMittal - patented products in 3 months

ArcelorMittal WireSolutions applied Agile project management to industrial hardware projects (fencing, agribusiness, high-carbon steel cables, wire rod) - not IT. 25 people trained across 4 teams, innovative products patented and market-validated in 3 months.

Read the full case study

Training programme

Training outcomes and acquired skills

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Agile, Hybrid and Traditional approaches for hardware projects
Know how to prioritise objectives and evaluate risks in R&D
Master the breakdown of complex objectives without task-based planning
Apply iterative-incremental development to physical products
Use Scrum adapted to R&D and industrial hardware environments

Teaching approach

Concrete examples and exercises from the start
Rapid transition to hands-on practice
Application to an ongoing project from your company

The training is composed of gradual steps for controlled progression:

Day 1
Day 2

Morning (9:00 - 12:30)

Introduction to Agility outside IT
Limitations of traditional methods for innovation
Agile principles adapted to industry and hardware
Objective prioritisation techniques

Afternoon (2:00 - 5:30 pm)

Breaking down complex objectives
Iterative-incremental in practice
Exercises on concrete industrial cases

Morning (9:00 - 12:30)

Scrum adapted to R&D and hardware
Quality tracking tools for physical projects
Risk management in innovative projects

Afternoon (2:00 - 5:30 pm)

Application to a real project
Communicating innovative objectives
Experience feedback and conclusion

Duration and group size

2 days / 14h

Group of 6 to 12 participants

Training Materials Provided

summary of training slides
working and summary documents
digital format
lifelong access via secure link
optional: "paper" or "printable PDF" version

Validation of learning outcomes via end-of-training quiz.
Follow-up quiz available for HR. Download PDF Contact us

Quality certification awarded for training activities.

Registered training organisation No. 72330654133 with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional authority (France).

How to attend this training?

Delivery options: Online, In-company or Open (multi-company)

Online Training

Available via video conference
Adapted pedagogy and content
Digital attendance, materials and quizzes

Open online: -10%

In-company online: no travel costs

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In-Company Training

At your premises, at your pace
Flexible: up to 12 participants
Targeted: your real case studies

2,800 € excl. VAT / day

(+ travel expenses)

Request a quote

Open Training

At our equipped premises or online (-10%)
Discount for job seekers
Available in Paris, other cities and across Europe

2,050 € excl. VAT

per person / 2 days (lunch included)

View open training schedule

Required Logistics

Face-to-face training

A room for 20 people (sub-group work)
A break per half-day
A video projection system
At least one whiteboard/flipchart

Remote training

A computer connected to the Internet with audio system (headset with microphone)
A camera is highly recommended
Access to ZOOM or Teams (an account is not required)
A TRELLO account (free registration)

Why choose SolidCreativity for your innovation projects?

Looking for a partner for your creativity, innovation or non-IT Agility projects? Please contact us. This section uses Google's EEAT criteria to support your decision.

Experience

Founded in 2004 by Pascal Jarry, innovation expert, with 20+ years of creative leadership across 3 continents - source
Also co-founder of Nomalys, mobile CRM visualisation solution deployed in 60 countries
12 patents filed in one year using the ASIT® method, several transformed into products, including: WO2006108947, FR2850325, FR2846614, FR3011357, FR3012707, FR2954569, FR3056798, FR2850437, FR2853616
Pioneer and developer of non-IT Agility for R&D and industry - source
Developer in France of the ASIT structured creativity method - ASIT.pro / ASIT.info

Expertise

European exclusivity for the ASIT® method (Advanced Systematic Inventive Thinking) - ASIT.pro / ASIT.info
Registered method trademarks: ASIT®, ecoASIT®, ASIT-BIM®, SolidCreativity® - source
Official YouTube channel: SolidCreativity - validated video content
Senior consultants with triple profile: business expertise, large company management, entrepreneurship - source
Educational partner of RondementCarré for ASIT method distribution

Authoritativeness

Verified professional identity on LinkedIn - official source
SME and prestigious clients: Airbus, ArcelorMittal, Legrand, Photonis, Caisse d'Épargne... - testimonials
Coverage in specialist press: L'Express
Published books on the ASIT method:
Conferences, webinars and publications on systematic innovation - source

Trustworthiness

Enhanced confidentiality: no client mentioned without explicit consent - source
SolidCreativity has obtained Qualiopi certification for training activities
Active CSR charter, responsible use of artificial intelligence - source
European commitment and interventions only on incoming requests - source
Educational assessments via quiz, self-assessment and HR follow-up - source
Authentic and verifiable company data and client testimonials - source

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