Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

7204LODMS-APR-MTP

7204LODMS-JAN-MTP

7204LODMS-SEP-MTP

Aims

Building on innovation theory and best practice, this module aims to develop students' ability to think and act innovatively in a range of organisational contexts. Students will evaluate opportunities to exploit digital technologies and consider strategies to support and promote innovative practices in their organisations.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop strategies to exploit opportunities and manage the innovation process based on the critical appraisal and synthesis of innovation concepts and frameworks.
2.
Synthesise theory and best practice to develop an advanced understanding of how digital solutions and assets can be exploited to enhance business performance
3.
Critically appraise and apply leadership strategies to develop and promote a culture of creativity and innovation within organisations
4.
Based on a critical understanding of business model concepts and innovation theory, evaluate opportunities to innovate business processes and working practices

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  • Innovation concepts, processes and strategies (including open innovation and new product development)
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Digitising and digitalising for innovation
  • The entrepreneurial organisation
  • Disruptive models and technologies
  • Business model innovation
Module Overview:
Building on innovation theory and best practice, this module aims to develop your ability to think and act innovatively in a range of organisational contexts. You will evaluate opportunities to exploit digital technologies and consider strategies to support and promote innovative practices in your organisation.
Additional Information:
This module is part of the MSc Programme. For Students on the Apprenticeship (SLMDA - 36519) the following standards are covered – B1/B2/B3 Understands innovation; the impact of disruptive technologies (mechanisms that challenge traditional business methods and practices); drivers of change and new ways of working across infrastructure, processes, people and culture and sustainability B5/B6 Initiates and leads change in the organisation; creates an environment for innovation and creativity, establishing the value of ideas and change initiatives and drive continuous improvement C10/C11 Drives a culture of resilience and supports development of new enterprise and opportunities E4/E5 Gives and receives feedback at all levels; builds confidence, develops trust and enables people to take risks H2 Judgement and challenge

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