edX When companies launch Box 3 innovation initiatives, they typically allot most of their time and energy to the thrilling hunt for the breakthrough idea. That much-ballyhooed burst of inspiration is merely a starting point. The real innovation challenge lies beyond the idea. It lies in a long, hard journey—from imagination to impact. In this course, we reveal how to execute a Box 3 innovation initiative. The crux of the challenge is that business organizations are not designed for innovation; they are designed for ongoing operations. And there are deep and fundamental conflicts between the two. You will learn how to: Build the right team for your innovation initiative: Determine who will be on the team, how it will be structured, and how it can partner with ongoing operations. Anticipate and prevent conflicts. Run a disciplined experiment: Test assumptions, translate results into new knowledge, and measure progress.
Course Objectives:
- Module 1 Overcome the Forgetting Challenge: Building a Dedicated Team for the Box 3 innovation initiative
- Module 2 Overcome the Borrow Challenge: Creating a healthy partnership between the Dedicated Team and the Core Business and managing the resulting conflicts
- Module 3 Overcome the Learn Challenge: How to amplify weak signals and test critical assumptions that are inherent in Box 3 experiments.
Recommended Background
- The content of this course is relevant for a large corporation, a mid-size business, a startup or a nonprofit organization. As innovation is a team sport, the course is useful for individuals who intend to advance careers in R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Service, Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance.
Course ID
ED050
Skill Focus
Beginner
Instructor(s)
edX
Employee Type
Leadership, Change leaders
Method of Delivery
Online
Estimated Effort
15 hrs
Cost
Contact for Pricing
Certification is paid for $ 99.00 ; Full financial aid available for certification