Innovation in Technology
PurposeThis 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 Grid3. Fiber for Communities (Google)4. World Community Grid (IBM) |
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MediaThe 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. |


