You may have noticed that what is new often behaves differently than what has become accepted over time whether it is in a market, technology, or with people and firms. This course helps 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.
Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives
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Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives
This course is part of Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
Instructor: E. Geoffrey Love
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