Michigan State University
The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

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Michigan State University

The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

Ken Szymusiak
Forrest S. Carter
David Wheeler

Instructors: Ken Szymusiak

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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(287 reviews)

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

How do entrepreneurs come up with great ideas? This is an age old question. Lets explore where great ideas and solutions come from and how to put yourself in a position to change the business world.

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4 videos2 peer reviews

In this module we will explore the lessons of Design Thinking Methodology and how it can be used as a powerful tool for developing new and innovative solutions.

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4 videos3 peer reviews

More often than not the best solutions don't lie with you but rather they are with your customers. In this module we will talk about how to develop a customer discovery plan that can lead to powerful business innovation.

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3 videos1 peer review

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Ken Szymusiak
Michigan State University
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