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The Impact of Technology
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 23 hours
  • Course by EIT Digital
  • Offered by

About

In this course, you will learn how to use theories and methods to make predictions of the potential impact of new technology – in general, as well as for a specific application. This will prepare you for the changes that we are facing in society, and also help you take advantage of transformations that are driven by technology. The Impact of Technology course takes a broad approach, including social and economic factors. You will study historical examples and learn to recognize recurring patterns and cycles. The curriculum includes general innovation theories, foresight methodology, value chain disruption, and strategy. The general process is as follows. First, you to learn how to draw a map of the potential future business landscape. After that, you get to identify interesting future business roles in emerging value networks. Finally, we find a path from where we are today to a desired end state. You will analyze how an industry or market may change if the technology which is available today is fully implemented in a 10 to 20-year perspective. In addition, you will identify barriers to such a development and make estimates regarding the timing. The course includes a number of assignments to facilitate your learning – some of them compulsory. The largest assignment is about the introduction of self-driving cars (hence the course icon; source and credit to Google). We all know that the future can’t be fully predicted in detail. However, the methods presented in this course will help you identify potential consequences. In this way, you will get a toolbox for decision-making in the areas of technology, investments, career path, research & development, or portfolio management.

Modules

Course introduction

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  • Course introduction

The full process

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  • The full process

A historical example

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  • Analyzing a historical case

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  • A historical example

Introduction

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  • Introduction to theory and models

Dynamics of innovation

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  • Dynamics of innovation

Diffusion of innovation

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  • Diffusion of innovation

Disruptive innovation

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  • Disruptive innovation

A wider perspective

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  • Theory and models

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  • A wider perspective - case solar cell price drop

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  • A wider perspective

Introduction

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  • Introduction to tech delta and barriers

The tech delta

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  • Tech delta - comparing two technologies

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  • The tech delta

The hype cycle

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  • The hype cycle

Megatrends

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  • Analyzing a technology in a megatrend perspective

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  • Megatrends

Barriers

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  • Barriers to change and diffusion

Industry transformation

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  • Technology delta and barriers

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  • Industry transformation

Introduction

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  • Introduction to foresight

Sequential backcasting

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  • Sequential backcasting case - part 1

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  • Sequential backcasting

Sequential backcasting case - Debrief 1

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  • Sequential backcasting case - part 2

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Sequential backcasting case - Debrief 2

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  • Sequential backcasting case - part 3

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  • Sequential backcasting case - Debrief 2

Sequential backcasting case - Debrief 3

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  • Sequential backcasting case - part 4

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Sequential backcasting - The complete picture

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  • Foresight

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  • Sequential backcasting - The complete picture

Introduction

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  • Introduction to value networks

Value networks - basics

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  • Illustrating an existing value network

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  • Value networks - basics

Value network disruption

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  • Value network disruption

From tech delta to roles

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  • An emerging value network

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  • Relationship technology - need

Value networks - case

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  • Value networks

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  • Value network prediction

Introduction

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  • Role assessment

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  • Introduction to Business roles and ideas

Strength of a role

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  • Porter's 5 forces

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  • Strength of a role

Partnerships

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  • Partnerships

Stakeholder analysis

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  • Stakeholder analysis

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  • Stakeholder analysis

Matching business role and idea

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  • Business roles and ideas

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  • Benchmarking roles

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  • Matching business role and idea

Introduction

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  • Introduction to Strategy

Strategy formulation

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  • Strategy formulation

Capabilities and actions

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  • Strategy development

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  • Capabilities and actions

Role development

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  • Strategy

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  • Role development

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  • Role development

Finale - The Impact of Technology

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  • Final exam

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  • Finale

Auto Summary

The Impact of Technology course, led by Coursera, focuses on the intersection of technology and business management. Learners will explore theories and methods to predict technological impacts, encompassing social and economic factors. The curriculum covers innovation theories, foresight methodology, and strategy, with practical assignments including the analysis of self-driving cars. Suitable for professionals, the 1380-minute course offers a comprehensive toolbox for technology-driven decision-making, ideal for those in investments, career planning, R&D, and portfolio management. Subscription options available.

Martin Vendel
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Martin Vendel