AI Academy

Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

Instructor: Raj Echambadi , E. Geoffrey Love Duration: 1 week at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Apply theories and frameworks toward the analysis and formulation of strategies for creating and capturing value through technological innovations.
Objective 2 Develop an ability to think strategically and make decisions under uncertainty and risk.
Objective 3 Develop skills in performing analytic research and preparing professional reports.
Objective 4 Develop skills in managing diverse teams and working under time and resource constraints.
New Product Development
Value Propositions
Product Lifecycle Management
Technology Strategies
Competitive Analysis
Strategic Decision-Making
Market Dynamics
Business Strategy
Intellectual Property
Team Management
Business Modeling
Innovation

Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

Instructor: E. Geoffrey Love Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Analyze innovations and their impact on organizations
Objective 2 Articulate a research-informed perspective on innovation.
Objective 3 Utilize frameworks, tools, and concepts to address challenges that arise in innovation.
Organizational Structure
Strategic Leadership
Technology Strategies
Organizational Change
Team Leadership
Innovation
New Product Development
Business Transformation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Organizational Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Strategy

Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

Instructor: Jeffrey Loewenstein , Jack Goncalo , Ravi Mehta Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Generate creative ideas and solutions more frequently.
Objective 2 Progress through the creative process more efficiently and systematically.
Objective 3 Generate more and better creative ideas.
Objective 4 Develop greater perseverance even in the face of rejection.
Open Mindset
Initiative and Leadership
Curiosity
Persistence
Creative Thinking
Cognitive flexibility
Organizational Leadership
Creativity
Ideation
Self-Motivation
Innovation
Creative Problem-Solving
Adaptability

Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

Instructor: Jeffrey Loewenstein , Jack Goncalo , Ravi Mehta Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Enhance your understanding of the creative process so that you develop your skills at generating creative ideas.
Objective 2 Generate creative ideas by working effectively with other people.
Objective 3 Demonstrate understanding of how others might perceive and evaluate your ideas.
Objective 4 Generate creative ideas so that audiences are more likely to accept them.
Creativity
Decision Making
Cultural Sensitivity
Team Management
Influencing
Innovation
Presentations
Persuasive Communication
Team Building
Collaboration
Communication

Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

Instructor: Thomas E. Parkinson Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Demonstrate an understanding of how entrepreneurs can develop new venture ideas.
Objective 2 Examine a potential market opportunity and evaluate its viability.
Objective 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of entrepreneurial leadership and team building.
Objective 4 Develop a plan for identifying and securing early adopter customers for a new venture.
Leadership
Business Modeling
Ideation
New Business Development
Value Propositions
Team Building
Business Development
Entrepreneurship
Market Opportunities
Business Strategy
Customer Analysis
Market Analysis

Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

Instructor: Thomas E. Parkinson Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Design a go-to-market strategy to approach initial customers.
Objective 2 Develop financial projections for the new venture.
Objective 3 Develop a plan for raising equity capital for the new venture.
Objective 4 Operate and monitor the new venture’s health and scalability.
Business Planning
Financial Forecasting
Business Modeling
Entrepreneurship
Team Management
New Business Development
Go To Market Strategy
Business
Fundraising
Management Training And Development
Growth Strategies
Customer Acquisition Management
People Management
Entrepreneurial Finance
Business Metrics
Presentations
Financial Analysis