Innovation and Digital Transformation for Business
About This Course
This course is a module of the larger “Digital Transformation and Leadership Programme” organised by Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. This unique leadership programme consists of 3 modules of 4 days each:
• Leading Innovation Module - Innovation and Digital Transformation for Business
• Leading Business Module - Finance, AI and Analytics for Management
• Leading People Module - Transformational Leadership amid Disruption
The Digital Transformation and Leadership Programme aims to equip experienced professionals from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector as well as other sectors with essential skills in innovation, strategy and digital transformation along with management, leadership and communication competencies so that they are better prepared to lead teams to achieve organisational success in the age of digital disruption. This programme helps professionals transition from domain knowledge experts to business and people managers as they advance in their careers in the digital economy.
What You'll Learn
Course objectives / Learning Outcomes:
• Identify and analyze emerging technologies and trends.
• Apply design thinking principles to identify innovation potential and new opportunities in your business.
• Develop new business models aligned with technological innovations.
• Understand the innovation process: Ideate, prototype, test and iterate.
• Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of tech-driven business innovations.
• Cultivate an explorer mindset and a culture of innovation in the organisation.
• Apply creative problem-solving strategies to address business challenges
Key Topics include:
• Industry 4.0 global trends and emerging technologies
• Internet-of-things and sensors applications
• Technology and Business Model Innovation
• Digital Strategy and Business Transformation
• Design Thinking for Innovative Solutions
Entry Requirements
Though there is no fixed qualification required, executives from any industry with a degree/diploma from any discipline with 5 or more years of work experience will be able to better appreciate the course contents.