Innovation for the Grand Challenges
This course aims to study social innovation from the point of view of the management of existing companies. One of the main concerns of managers is the relationship between a company, its strategy, its environment and the company's performance.
The relationship between a company, its strategy, its environment and the company's performance is complex, uncertain and constantly evolving. Executives shape and direct this relationship, making strategic decisions that may alter the organisation's internal capabilities, change its position in the external environment or lead the business into an entirely new activity.
Therefore, this course has been designed to introduce students to the various internal and external aspects of innovation for large companies. An important part of the course will address the complexity and ambiguity of strategic decision-making through discussions of case studies that provide rich descriptions of situations faced by real companies. In addition, industry experts will discuss their company's strategy and challenges with you.
In class, I will act as moderator, questioner and lecturer to help you better understand corporate strategy, its formulation and implementation. By actively participating in class discussions, you will refine your own vision and that of your classmates.