Provide an introduction to innovation and change management: Innovation and Change Management, Case Study, SSBM,, Singapore

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The course is made of a combination of lectures, case studies and team projects. Themes are covered through small business cases, individual and team presentations, real life examples, self-assessment tests, etc.  Students are required to attend the lectures, prepare, and present individual and team projects on innovation and change management.

We are always open for questions, discussions and suggestions of our students through especially e-mail communication.

COURSE GOALS

The course is aimed at providing students with theoretical principles as well as with practical knowledge, including tips and tricks in the area of change and innovation management. The students will develop understanding of innovation and creativity as phenomena in general, and specifically within an organizational environment. They will develop individual and team skills in preparing and presenting innovative projects, specifically those based on digital transformation and creating added value.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Provide an introduction to innovation and change management

2. Describe and explain innovation and change in the age of digital transformation

3. Research and explain convergent, divergent, lateral, and vertical thinking

4. Provide an insight into barriers to creativity and innovation and how to remove them

5. Learn how to manage change in seven steps

6. Explain and practice individual and team creativity supporting techniques

7. Outline the principles of building innovative and change-oriented organizational environment

8. Understand and learn the principles of managing projects that bring change and innovation

9. Develop case studies and student projects with presentations