2017
Mastering Innovation and Design Thinking in Practice PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING William Edwards Deming said: “If you do not know how to ask the right question, you discover nothing.” USB-ED’s Mastering Innovation and Design Thinking Programme equips participants to define and clarify challenging systems and to apply innovation tools appropriately. It focuses on innovation that supports business strategy and implementation across all areas of an organisation. Furthermore, the programme highlights the importance of logical, emotional and contextual contributions to innovation implementation.
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The programme is aimed at managers who want to strengthen their awareness and ability to lead innovation in business and enhance the innovation capability of their organisations. Suitable participants would include senior managers, business owners, functional heads and business unit leaders who are responsible for, or who aspire to contributing to the strategic process.
Anne-marie le Roux (MBA)
Facilitator
Areas of expertise: new business development and growth; strategy, marketing, innovation and sustainability
Programme content
The programme as a learning investment
The programme is closely aligned to Harvard Business School’s philosophy on linking innovation with the purpose of a system and makes use of a blended learning model. This includes group facilitation, collaborative conversations, individual and group work, and a virtual learning platform. The following subject areas are covered:
After completion of the programme, you will be equipped to: • discover and frame strategic challenges • apply innovation and design thinking tools and techniques • influence continuous improvement through implementing and measuring innovation application: day 1 versus day 100.
• Framework for innovation and design thinking • Context and problem clarification • Ideation: Introduction to innovation and design thinking tools, clarifying motivation, diversity in thinking styles and managing innovators
Please note that programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change.
• Key tools for structuring and selecting between ideas • Trade-offs and continuous improvement • Impact/difficulty matrix • Continuous implementation and sustainability • Practical application and individual feedback After completion of the study block, participants will be required to complete a practical individual assignment.
2017
Fees
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R10 500 incl VAT
CAPE TOWN:
Marié van Wyk
Fees include programme material, lunch and refreshments, and are payable before the commencement of the programme. A cancellation fee of 10% will be payable for cancelling fewer than 14 days prior to the commencement of the programme.
Admission Requirements No formal tertiary qualifications are required. Participants should have English language competence at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
3 – 4 May
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3 – 4 October 100 days (2 days face-to-face; blended learning; post-programme coaching)
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NQF Alignment: Level 7 The scope and presentation of this programme are aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 7.
Certificate of Competence On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate of competence from Stellenbosch University.
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INSPIRING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACROSS AFRICA At USB Executive Development (USB-ED) you will join a proudly African company that shares in the rich heritage and academic rigour of Stellenbosch University, yet offers the entrepreneurial culture of business. USB-ED was established as the designated public executive education provider within the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) in 2001. The company’s footprint has since expanded across the continent, with local presences in South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. USB-ED has won the PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Award in three countries: Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The USB’s international standing and reputation is confirmed by the triple crown international accreditations, EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.
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