The Innovation Tools Graduate Course

The Innovation Tools Graduate Course

The Innovation Tools course at the University of Cincinnati teaches how to innovate using the Systematic Inventive Thinking method, which is based on five patterns that are re-applied to create innovative products or services. The course also emphasizes the importance of starting with a configuration and working backwards to the problem, and innovating within the world of the problem. Students learn how to link innovation to marketing strategy, create an innovation roadmap, and work on innovative projects related to retail display, pharmaceutical sales, publishing, online experience, logistics packaging, and industrial tubing. The course ends with a final exam that tests students' ability to apply the five SIT patterns to create new-to-the-world innovations in a given category.

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B2B vs B2C: A very different circular business model challenge

B2B vs B2C: A very different circular business model challenge

Circular business models have different options for B2B and B2C. B2B provides more transparency to track recycled material, while B2C can impact ethical standards of product buying decisions.

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Reducing our dependency on others' innovation best practices is essential

Best practice may not always be the best approach for innovation management. Instead, focusing on good and emerging practices within your own organization can lead to success. Use the Cynefin framework to determine which domain your innovation falls into and use appropriate practices and actions.

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5 Ways to Improve Innovation in Your Workplace

Learn how to create a physical environment that stimulates innovation with these 5 simple tips.

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