You may have noticed that what is new often behaves differently than what has become accepted over time, whether it is in a market, or a technology, or involves people and firms. Much research supports these general ideas, and this course builds on them to help you develop a perspective on managing innovation. That is, you will build your capability to lead and design your organization in effectively implementing innovation initiatives and achieving their strategic intent.
This course is part of the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
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ManagementInnovationDisruptive InnovationInnovation Management
Learner Career Outcomes
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 2 of 7 in the
Flexible deadlines
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 21 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 6 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
2 videos
Meet Professor Geoff Love2m
6 readings
Syllabus10m
ePub10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
Glossary10m
Description of Organizations and Brands10m
Updating Your Profile10m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
MODULE 1: Managing Innovation
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 91 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
6 videos
Challenges in the Evolution of New Technologies and Markets21m
How Organizations Succeed and Fail as Markets Grow and Change16m
Ambidextrous Organizations22m
Leading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 114m
Leading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 211m
2 readings
Module 1 Overview10m
Module 1 Readings10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 1-1: Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 1-2 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 1-3: Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 1-4 Practice Quiz4m
Module 1 Quiz30m
5 hours to complete
MODULE 2: Understanding & Responding to Different Types of Innovations
5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 92 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes
6 videos
Responding to Disruptive Technologies18m
Effective Management of Innovation Streams Part One16m
Effective Management of Innovation Streams Part Two14m
Corporate Entrepreneurship Part One9m
Corporate Entrepreneurship Part Two16m
2 readings
Module 2 Overview10m
Module 2 Readings10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 2-2 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 2-3 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 2-4 Practice Quiz30m
Module 2 Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
Module 3: Teams and Innovation
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 88 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
6 videos
Product Development Teams, Including "Heavyweight" Teams Part Two12m
Focus on using "Heavyweight" Product Development Teams17m
Innovation through Partnerships between Dedicated Teams and Mainline Functional Groups16m
Building the Dedicated Team & Managing the Partnership Part One11m
Building the Dedicated Team & Managing the Partnership Part Two16m
2 readings
Module 3 Overview10m
Module 3 Readings10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 3-2 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 3-3 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 3-4 Practice Quiz30m
Module 3 Quiz30m
5 hours to complete
Module 4: Planning & Evaluation & Innovation Across Organizations
5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 76 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes
6 videos
Planning and Evaluation for Innovation: The Importance of Experimentation and Learning Part One18m
Planning and Evaluation for Innovation: The Importance of Experimentation and Learning Part Two14m
Innovation Across Firm Boundaries: Virtual Firms & Open Innovation18m
Advice for Working Across Firm Boundaries: Case of Alliances and JVs12m
Gies Online Programs3m
3 readings
Module 4 Overview10m
Module 4 Readings10m
Congratulations!10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 4-1 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 4-2 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 4-3 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 4-4 Practice Quiz30m
Module 4 Quiz30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM STRATEGIC INNOVATION: MANAGING INNOVATION INITIATIVES
by MJFeb 25, 2019
THE COURSE MATERIAL WAS WELL DESIGNED AND INSTRUCTORS WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROVIDED GREAT INSIGHT INTO THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
by DSJun 20, 2020
Thank you Professor Geoff Love for providing such an insightful class! Your analysis in each lecture videos gives me a great understanding of the mechanisms of managing innovation initiatives.
by KAMay 3, 2020
This course had great depth and Professor Love made it easy to understand and conceptualize with his simplistic approach of explaining relationships and fundamentals of innovation concepts.
by DAFeb 12, 2020
The course is overall great with a balance of knowledge and learning. However, the peer-graded assignments are needed to be revised such that the self pacing of the course is enhanced.
About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This specialization addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints so as to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Innovation is needed within existing organizations and to found new organizations. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this specialization.
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