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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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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. 
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 challenge is in regards to how to successfully implement innovation efforts within established firms and alongside established businesses. You then investigate the particulars of managing innovation when disruptive technologies are involved. Other topics include leadership of new product development teams, planning and evaluation of innovation initiatives, and management of innovation across organizational boundaries, as happens with alliances or virtual firms.

You will be able to:

-	Analyze innovations and their impact on organizations
-	Articulate a research-informed perspective on innovation
-	Utilize frameworks, tools, and concepts to address challenges that arise in innovation

This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.

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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Approx. 20 hours to complete

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Management
Innovation
Disruptive Innovation
Innovation Management

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Course 2 of 7 in the

Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 20 hours to complete

English

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E. Geoffrey Love

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Department of Business Administration, Gies College of Business

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Course Orientation

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 7 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

4 hours to complete

MODULE 1: Managing Innovation

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 91 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Module 1 Introduction: Managing Innovation4mChallenges in the Evolution of New Technologies and Markets21mHow Organizations Succeed and Fail as Markets Grow and Change16mAmbidextrous Organizations22mLeading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 114mLeading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 211m

2 readings

Module 1 Overview10mModule 1 Readings10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 1-1: Practice Quiz30mLesson 1-2 Practice Quiz30mLesson 1-3: Practice Quiz30mLesson 1-4 Practice Quiz4mManaging Innovation: Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

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

Disruptive Technologies16mResponding to Disruptive Technologies18mEffective Management of Innovation Streams Part One16mEffective Management of Innovation Streams Part Two14mCorporate Entrepreneurship Part One9mCorporate Entrepreneurship Part Two16m

2 readings

Module 2 Overview10mModule 2 Readings10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz30mLesson 2-2 Practice Quiz30mLesson 2-3 Practice Quiz30mLesson 2-4 Practice Quiz30mUnderstanding & Responding to Different Types of Innovations: Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

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 One13mProduct Development Teams, Including "Heavyweight" Teams Part Two12mFocus on using "Heavyweight" Product Development Teams17mInnovation through Partnerships between Dedicated Teams and Mainline Functional Groups16mBuilding the Dedicated Team & Managing the Partnership Part One11mBuilding the Dedicated Team & Managing the Partnership Part Two16m

2 readings

Module 3 Overview10mModule 3 Readings10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz30mLesson 3-2 Practice Quiz30mLesson 3-3 Practice Quiz30mLesson 3-4 Practice Quiz30mTeams and Innovation: Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Module 4: Planning & Evaluation & Innovation Across Organizations

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 76 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to Planning and Evaluation for Innovation: The Importance of Experimentation and Learning7mPlanning and Evaluation for Innovation: The Importance of Experimentation and Learning Part One18mPlanning and Evaluation for Innovation: The Importance of Experimentation and Learning Part Two14mInnovation Across Firm Boundaries: Virtual Firms & Open Innovation18mAdvice for Working Across Firm Boundaries: Case of Alliances and JVs12mGies Online Programs3m

4 readings

Module 4 Overview10mModule 4 Readings10mCongratulations!10mGet Your Course Certificate10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 4-1 Practice Quiz30mLesson 4-2 Practice Quiz30mLesson 4-3 Practice Quiz30mLesson 4-4 Practice Quiz30mPlanning & Evaluation & Innovation Across Organizations: Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM STRATEGIC INNOVATION: MANAGING INNOVATION INITIATIVES

by SSJun 30, 2020

Good teaching method but it would have been better if more industry-based examples used to signify the importance of the topics.

by JAMay 24, 2017

Recommended for leaders who want a big picture perspective and strategy how to foster innovation. Excellent lecturer!

by DDMay 25, 2017

By far, this is one of the best classes I have taken so far both on Coursera and through the University of Illinois.

by VEDec 30, 2018

A very practical course which gives directions for implementation of Innovation. I have initiated some of the strategies in my own organization. Thank you!

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About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require robust 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 to identify and capitalize on opportunities. 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.

This specialization will be of value to both aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs as well as employees in established firms who are interested in becoming innovative leaders in an interconnected world. This specialization is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admissions into the programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program here.

Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

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