Innovation in Technology

Class Description

Purpose

This class is about the high technology sector in business. Topics may include innovations in manufacturing of special interest to a given audience and/or in given venue.

Participants learn about new products, companies, and management strategies using short case studies, active discussion, and role-play. The purpose is to become able to build key relationships in business by conversation - from basic turn taking and etiquette to brainstorming and informal presentation.

Topics (Sample)

1. Gesture Technology (MIT)

2. Smart Grid

3. Fiber for Communities (Google)

4. World Community Grid (IBM)

Sequence

Agenda

Talk Business (TB) Take turns in business conversation effectively
Collaborate (CO) Develop a group model of the innovation in the mini-case
Apply (AP) Apply key learnings to your business situation

Media

The class studies 3-4 short cases as recently reported in a business magazine focused on innovation. Each participant receives a copy of the magazine and a case study guide with links to online resources. The instructor teaches with the magazine and with other visual media, including whiteboard, mind-maps, presentations and website.

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