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Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Offered by

About

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 one implication is that management of innovation often requires different approaches and skills than management in established arenas. This course helps you develop a perspective on managing innovation. That is, you will build your capability to lead and design your organization to effectively implement innovation initiatives and achieve their strategic intent. To do this, you will learn a set of frameworks, tools, and concepts that can help you address several important challenges in managing innovation. The first regards how to successfully implement innovation efforts within established firms and alongside established businesses. A second is leadership of new product development teams. The course also covers leadership of organizational change, which is often a critical part of driving innovation initiatives forward. Through covering these topics, the course will help you: - Analyze innovations and their impact on organizations - Articulate a research-informed perspective on innovation management - Utilize frameworks, tools, and concepts to address leadership challenges that arise in innovation

Modules

Course Orientation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Orientation Quiz

1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

2 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums

Module 1 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Introduction

2 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Reading

Challenges in Managing Innovation

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz for Challenges in the Evolution of New Technologies and Markets
  • Practice Quiz for How Organizations Succeed and Fail as Markets Grow and Change

2 Videos

  • Challenges in the Evolution of New Technologies and Markets
  • How Organizations Succeed and Fail as Markets Grow and Change

Module 1 Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Challenges in Managing Innovation Quiz

Module 2 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction

2 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Reading

Managing Innovation Through Ambidexterity

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz for Ambidextrous Organizations
  • Practice Quiz for Leading Ambidextrous Organizations

2 Videos

  • Ambidextrous Organizations
  • Leading Ambidextrous Organizations

Module 2 Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Managing Innovation Through Ambidexterity Quiz

Module 3 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction

2 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Reading

Leading Innovation Teams

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz for Focus on Using HeavyWeight Product Development Teams
  • Practice Quiz for Product Development Teams Including Heavyweight Teams

3 Videos

  • Focus on Using HeavyWeight Product Development Teams
  • Product Development Teams Including Heavyweight Teams Part 1
  • Product Development Teams Including Heavyweight Teams Part 2

Module 3 Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Leading Innovation Teams Quiz

Module 4 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 4 Introduction

2 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Reading

Leading Organizational Change

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Assignment
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4 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz for Organizational Change
  • Practice Quiz for Getting People to Commit to Change and Overcoming Resistance
  • Practice Quiz for Choosing Strategies for Change
  • Practice Quiz for A Model for Implementing Major Change

4 Videos

  • Organizational Change
  • Getting People to Commit to Change and Overcoming Resistance
  • Choosing Strategies for Change
  • A Model for Implementing Major Change

Module 4 Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Leading Organizational Change Quiz

Auto Summary

Unlock your potential in innovation management with the course "Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams, and Leading Change." Tailored for business and management professionals, this course delves into the distinct approaches and skills required to manage innovation effectively within established firms. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and design your organization to implement innovation initiatives successfully, ensuring strategic goals are met. Guided by expert insights and research-backed frameworks, tools, and concepts, you will learn to navigate the complexities of innovation. Key topics include the successful implementation of innovation efforts, leadership in new product development teams, and driving organizational change. By exploring these areas, you'll be equipped to analyze innovations, articulate informed perspectives on innovation management, and address the leadership challenges that arise in this dynamic field. This foundational course is offered through Coursera and spans 780 minutes of engaging content. Flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, provide access to the material. Ideal for aspiring leaders and managers, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of innovation management and leading change effectively.

E. Geoffrey Love
Instructor

E. Geoffrey Love