Academy

What’s in this course?
Module 1
In module 1 we explore:
- Radical Innovation
- Architectural Innovation
- Incremental Innovation
- Disruptive Innovation
We will also introduce your to different models used to categorise these innovation types.
Module 2
This module covers:
- Value vs Utility
- Opportunity costs of innovation
- Building a business case for innovation
- Communicating innovating value
Module 3
This module explores:
- Agile and Lean – Method history and rationale for approaches
- Design thinking
- Rapid prototyping
Module 4
Module 4 includes:
- Data scope and issues
- Problem solving
- Problem resourcing
- Curating expertise
- Success and failure criteria
Module 5
Module 5 focuses on data-based decision making, including developing an understanding of data its use in practice through a variety of case studies.
Module 6
Module 6 looks into:
- Data management theory
- Data gathering
Module 7
This module explores:
- Change research
- The shape of change
- Overcoming change resistance
- Documenting and visualising change
- Committing to, and formalising change adoption
Module 8
The final module in this short course looks at:
- Backlog development
- Development of business case
- Developing change strategy for solutions
Agile Solutions
The aim of this Digital Technologies and Innovation Short Course is to arm participants with a clear set of concepts, methods, and metrics to identify, nurture, and evaluate the impact of technology on business innovation.
The course is structured around four specific axes:
- Context: Analysing the impact of the digital economy on our perceptions of work, the workplace, productivity, and innovation
- Methods and technologies: Understanding current practices of omnichannel distribution, social commerce, and digital transformation
- Case studies: Exploring specific experiences in several industries: banking, manufacturing, retail, and public service.
- Metrics: Applying different benchmarks of innovation
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the different manifestations of innovation and understand where they should be applied
- Identify trends in digital technology adoption and diffusion
- Understand and deploy innovation methods in business contexts
- Develop and complete a business innovation canvas for their company
- Investigate and prioritise business products and processes for innovation
- Design and develop solutions to business problems.
This is a self-paced short course. No assessment is required, however, there are options to convert the unit into a recognised course of study, with the completion of specific assessment tasks. You can also contact the course director to discuss options for formal assessment and unit accreditation.

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