Innovation Management

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Innovation Management

This course is part of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset Specialization

Instructor: Matheus Graciani

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

62 reviews

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course you will learn how organizations manage the development of new products and services. We will go over the main tools used to manage innovation projects, how to develop radical innovations, and how to leverage external partnerships to develop novel solutions. Unlike most innovation courses, our focus will be on the practical and managerial side of innovation. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand how organizations manage innovative projects and how you can do it in your own organization.

Hi there! Welcome to your course on Innovation Management. In this first module, we will go over the course structure, expectations, and context of the innovation management course. We will also introduce the ideas of risk and uncertainty and how they influence the development of new products and services. Innovation sometimes can be a little mysterious and my goal here is to help dispel this mystery. Let's get to it!

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 30 minutes

Introduction to Innovation Management 3 minutes
Why We Study Innovation 5 minutes
The R&D Blackbox 7 minutes
Research vs Development 6 minutes
Managing Risk or Uncertainty? 5 minutes
Why Uncertainty Matters 5 minutes

2 readings Total 50 minutes

Course Syllabus - READ ME! 20 minutes
Innovation: The Classic Traps 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Should You Study Innovation? 30 minutes
Risk or Uncertainty 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Expectations for this Course 15 minutes

During this week, we will go over the main concepts and ideas behing managing incremental innovation projects. We will focus on the tools and concepts that help managers create better, updated products or services.

What's included

6 videos2 assignments

6 videos Total 42 minutes

Incremental Innovation: The Breand & Butter of Innovation Management 6 minutes
How Companies Approach Incremental Innovation 4 minutes
The Stage-Gate Model 12 minutes
Innovation Funnels 9 minutes
Innovation Portfolios 6 minutes
Calculating the Value of an Innovation Portfolio 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 35 minutes

The Role of Incremental Innovations 20 minutes
The Value of Innovation Portfolios 15 minutes

During this week, we will go over the development of radical innovations, the new to the world solutions that shape competition and ensure firm survival in the long term.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 36 minutes

What is a Radical Innovation 4 minutes
How Radical Innovations Come to Be 6 minutes
Managing Uncertain Projects 8 minutes
The Learning Plan Approach 6 minutes
How Companies are Structured for Radical Innovation 7 minutes
Radical Innovation as a Function 6 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Uncertainty and Innovation Management 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Radical Innovations in Your Market 20 minutes

During this week we will see how organizations can leverage knowledge outside their boundaries to create novel solutions.

What's included

7 videos2 assignments

7 videos Total 46 minutes

What is Open Innovation 4 minutes
How Organizations Leverage Partnerships to Innovate 7 minutes
Managing Open Innovation I 7 minutes
Managing Open Innovation II 10 minutes
What is an Ecosystem? 6 minutes
Innovation Ecosystems as a New Approach 6 minutes
Mapping Your Innovation Ecosystem 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Open and Closed Innovation 30 minutes
Mapping Innovation Ecosystems 20 minutes

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Matheus Graciani

Fundação Instituto de Administração

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