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/.
Status: Team Leadership
Team Leadership
Status: Innovation
Innovation
Beginner·Course·14 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed May 6, 2019
Professor Love is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate in managing innovation. I love the course. I learned so much from it.
5.0
·Reviewed May 10, 2020
An absolute gem of a course that will prepare you well to become that desirable innovation strategist and manager.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 27, 2022
It was good learning experience on how to manage initiatives and do planning which helps our process do better.
5.0
·Reviewed May 4, 2019
Just really loved working on these subjects and the growth I have received taking the course. Well executed.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 25, 2019
THE COURSE MATERIAL WAS WELL DESIGNED AND INSTRUCTORS WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROVIDED GREAT INSIGHT INTO THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 19, 2020
Course offers strong foundation on Managing Innovation at the firm level. Enjoyed learning it and highly recommended for individuals who seek to improve their managerial skills.
4.0
·Reviewed Sep 20, 2018
Excellent content. Very knowledgeable instructor. Production quality of the videos for this class was not as high as the first class in this specialization sequence.
5.0
·Reviewed May 24, 2017
By far, this is one of the best classes I have taken so far both on Coursera and through the University of Illinois.
5.0
·Reviewed May 7, 2019
This course is such and inspiring course. the prof delivers it with a lot of passion, clarity and simplicity.
5.0
·Reviewed May 3, 2020
This course had great depth and Professor Love made it easy to understand and conceptualize with his simplistic approach of explaining relationships and fundamentals of innovation concepts.
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 10, 2019
I'm following up the courses and so far this one was great. I do have now a lot of arguments and real case studies to understand next steps for a successful innovation management.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 29, 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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Steve
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·Reviewed Aug 30, 2018
This course covers a very broad scope of managing innovation, from theoretical basis to practices, from nature of innovations to organizations. It helps to open my mind about innovation and more effective practices for managing innovations.
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Emeka
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·Reviewed May 7, 2019
This course is such and inspiring course. the prof delivers it with a lot of passion, clarity and simplicity.
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Josh
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·Reviewed May 5, 2019
Just really loved working on these subjects and the growth I have received taking the course. Well executed.
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Swapnil
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·Reviewed Jul 17, 2019
Great learning! Well explained concepts and well presented by the professor! I enjoyed this learning.
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ABDUL
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·Reviewed Sep 10, 2020
Excellent course with greater perspectives on how to initiative Innovation within an organization
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Raj
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·Reviewed May 6, 2018
Its best class with lot of research based content and very useful for innovation management
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Randy
5.0
·Reviewed May 3, 2019
An extraordinary course with phenomenal insight from Professor Love!
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Felipe
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·Reviewed May 8, 2018
Great course. Must take before embarking on any innovative endeavor.
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Alejandro
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 27, 2020
Excellent course. Well structured, easy to go through and engaging.
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Vinicio
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·Reviewed May 7, 2019
Excellent course in execution and managing challenging innovation.
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Andrés
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·Reviewed Nov 24, 2019
Excelente muy claro en la explicación de conceptos y definiciones
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Oscar
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·Reviewed Aug 22, 2020
Excelent course , very well structured and with clear concepts!!
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Deshmukh
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·Reviewed May 19, 2020
The course is very extensive and helps bring in new prespectives
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Eni
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·Reviewed May 12, 2020
What a very interesting course. I'm glad I took this class.
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Armand
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·Reviewed Dec 1, 2017
Excellent course with great insights! Highly recommended.
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Cotfasa
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2020
Love Prof. Love and the material ..will keep exploring!
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Andre
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·Reviewed Aug 14, 2020
Excellent course and highly effective an recommend i
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Phoa
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·Reviewed Jun 9, 2020
Very well taught with good structured content.
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Hector
5.0
·Reviewed May 20, 2020
Great course with real-life applications
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Dejan
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·Reviewed May 4, 2018
Great course, everyone thirsty for innovation and entrepreneurship should look no further. The course helps to understand all the uncertainties, difficulties and contingencies one can expect when dealing with the innovations. I would recommend it for all who holds that tiny sparkle of entrepreneurship in themselves.