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Identical coursesManaging Innovation and Transformation (B-KUL-B3079C)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Henkens Bieke (coordinator) | Henkens Bieke | Rosseel Peter Aims
After successful completion of this course, a student will:
- understand different perspectives on managing (technological) innovation
- apply key principles of different perspectives on managing (technological) innovation on real-life cases
- critically reflect upon one's own stance vis-à-vis managing (technological) innovation
- have insight into the difference between change and transformation, and its impact on a company/organisation
- be able to cultivate a transformational mindset
- be able to operate in a transformational setting (such as Industry 4.0)
- be able to lead/initiate, implement and manage change, on a personal, team and organisational level
- be able to deal with the risks that transformational processes entail
- be able to deal with resistance
Previous knowledge
No specific previous knowledge required
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
2 ects. Industrial Testimonials (B-KUL-B551CM)
Content
The OLA “industrial testimonials” is taught entirely by guest lecturers from companies, who offer their in-house insights to the students of this programme. There are cross-references with the (core) OLA “managing innovation & transformation”.
Course material
The basic course material consists of the presentations used during the lectures. This material is complemented with compulsory reading material and optional reading materials for those students who want to deepen their insights in specific topics. Where possible, materials will be made available electronically (Toledo).
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Guest lecture
4 ects. Managing Innovation and Transformation (B-KUL-B551CN)
Content
This OLA consists of 2 big parts (each divided in a more theoretical part and an application/critical reflection part)
1) Innovation management & transformation from a process perspective:
- Key drivers for successfully managing (technological) innovation
- Perspectives on managing innovation/transformation (traditional perspective and design thinking perspective, incl. workshop)
2) Innovation management & transformation from a human perspective:
- Leadership, strategy/(cultural) change, learning
- Integration of these aspects into a holistic view
Course material
The basic course material consists of the presentations used during the lectures. This material is complemented with compulsory reading material and optional reading materials for those students who want to deepen their insights in specific topics. Where possible, materials will be made available electronically (Toledo).
Format: more information
Discussion - Group assignment