Short Program

Strategic Innovation

A three-day program to help you create a culture that nurtures business-building innovation.

In this program, you will not only learn the innovation and concept development frameworks but will be able to immediately implement them upon return to the office. This interactive approach takes classroom learning a step further by applying the objectives of this course through prototypes and case studies. Working through the innovation process in this way will increase your success when you return to your organization and take on your next project. 

What You Will Learn

You'll learn ideas and techniques you can apply right away, including:

  • Day 1: Develop knowledge of Innovation Strategy including a position in the overall framework, innovation strategies for corporations, building scenarios, selecting opportunity spaces, and innovation management systems.
  • Day 2: Be immersed in innovation as it relates to Concept Development. This includes author initiatives, developing insights, managing empathy with others, prioritizing solutions, learning from prototypes and pilots, and planning and executing innovative launches.
  • Day 3: Implement innovative strategies and developments by creating an environment for success, developing the vision for case for change, identifying metrics that matter, celebrating wins, and learning how to pivot as appropriate. 
Who Should Attend
  • Senior executives
  • Small business owners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Technology managers
  • Project managers
  • Managers of all levels
  • Rising supervisors
Continuing Education Credits

2.25 hours of CEUs.

NOTE:
This program has limited seats so please register early. If the program session becomes full, you will be notified if you must be placed on the wait list.

Scheduled Dates
Location
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Nashville, TN

401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

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Program at a Glance
Duration 3
Program Fee $4,300

Cost includes tuition and instructional materials.

Format

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Nashville, TN

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What Participants Say

"This course has already led to the design of a new statewide initiative designed to help low-income and "first generation" students achieve the academic success necessary in the 21st Century economy."



 "I realized that innovation is not some foreign concept for companies like Google only; it is something that we can easily adopt in our companies."



"A great few days to reflect and refine your skills as a CEO or any other significant leader/influencer in your organization."


Faculty

Todd A. McCullough
Adjunct Professor, Owen Graduate School of Management

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