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- Duration 27 hours
- Course by Tecnológico de Monterrey
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This management course focuses on the innovation process by presenting students with methodologies for problem solving and innovation that require research, persistence, and agility. Students will be encouraged to: • Synthesize existing ideas, images, concepts, and skill sets in an original way • Embrace ambiguity • Support divergent thinking and risk taking This course will help you become an effective innovation team leader, take on a role as an innovation executive within a large corporation, or provide entrepreneurial activity. In addition, the knowledge acquired will help you plan, apply and execute innovation skills to develop and launch new products and services. In addition, this online course will teach you how to use innovation and business mentality and methodologies to convert opportunities into product specifications, commercial concepts and eventual introductions of these products or services to new markets.Modules
Opening
1
Assignment
- Initial self-assessment
1
Discussions
- Administrative forum
8
Readings
- Welcome
- General objective and list of topics
- Schedule
- Frequent questions
- Evaluation
- Methodology
- Policies
- Initial self-assessment
1.1 The Innovative Homo sapiens
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 1
1
Videos
- Nature of Innovation: The Innovative Homo Sapiens
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Innovation for all
- Infographic
- To learn more
1.2 Corporate Innovation
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Videos
- Nature of Innovation: Innovation means survival
2
Readings
- PDF. Types of Innovation
- Infographic
Contextualized situation
1
Assignment
- Contextualized situation
1
Readings
- Contextualized situation
Evaluation of Topic 1
1
Assignment
- Evaluation of Topic 1
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 1. The Character of Innovation
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
2.1 Innovation management
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 2
1
Videos
- The Innovation leader’s role
4
Readings
- Introducción
- Innovation management
- Infographic
- To learn more
2.2 The Culture of Innovation
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Videos
- The Culture of Innovation
3
Readings
- PDF. Construction process of the culture of innovation
- Infographic
- Individual practice with peer evaluation
Evaluation of Topic 2
1
Assignment
- Evaluation of Topic 2
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 2. Principles of Innovation Management
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
3.1 Design Thinking
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 3
1
Videos
- Design Thinking
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Design thinking examples
- Infographic
- To learn more
3.2 Outcome Driven Innovation
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Videos
- Outcome driven innovation
2
Readings
- PDF. Another innovation methodology (Open Innovation)
- Infographic
Challenge
1
Assignment
- Challenge
1
Readings
- Challenge
Individual practice with peer evaluation
1
Peer Review
- Delivery of the final project evaluated by pairs
1
Readings
- Individual practice with peer evaluation
Evaluation of Topic 3
1
Assignment
- Evaluation of Topic 3
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 3. Innovation Techniques
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
4.1 How to develop customer needs and problems
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 4
1
Videos
- Lean Entrepreneurship and Innovation
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Creating higher value propositions
- Infographic
- To learn more
4.2 How to run experiments
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation
1
Videos
- How to run experiments
2
Readings
- PDF. Developing the product drawing from the customer’s wishes
- Infographic
Evaluation of Topic 4
1
Assignment
- Evaluation of Topic 4
1
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 4. Lean Innovation
Final Exam
1
Assignment
- Final exam
1
Readings
- Final exam
Final self-assessment
1
Assignment
- Final self-assessment
1
Readings
- Final self-assessment
Closure
1
Readings
- Closure
Auto Summary
The "Organizational Innovation and Creativity" course delves into the intricacies of the innovation process within the business and management sector. Designed for those aiming to lead innovation teams or take on executive roles in large corporations, this expert-level course equips learners with essential methodologies for problem-solving and innovation. Emphasizing research, persistence, and agility, participants will learn to synthesize existing ideas creatively, embrace ambiguity, and support divergent thinking and risk-taking. Led by Coursera, this comprehensive online program spans 1620 minutes and offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans. The curriculum is tailored for individuals looking to enhance their entrepreneurial activities or manage innovative projects within established companies. Students will gain the skills to plan, apply, and execute innovation strategies, ultimately converting opportunities into viable products and services for new markets. This course is perfect for professionals eager to harness innovation and creativity to drive business success.

Fernando Andrés Moya Dávila