Managing Innovative Technology

Overview
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to manage technological innovation is essential for organizational success. This course focuses on the strategic and practical aspects of adopting and integrating new technologies within modern organizations. You’ll explore how companies identify innovation opportunities, evaluate technology investments, manage organizational change, and maintain competitive advantage in a digital-first world.
Technology alone doesn’t drive success; effective management of innovation and change does. Through this course, you’ll develop frameworks and strategies for leading technology adoption initiatives, building innovation cultures, and aligning technology investments with business objectives. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced manager, you’ll gain practical insights applicable across industries and sectors.
What You Will Learn
- The strategic role of technology and innovation in organizational success and competitive advantage
- Stages of innovation from idea generation through development and commercialization
- Change management frameworks for guiding technology adoption in organizations
- Developing technology strategies aligned with business objectives
- Evaluating technology investments, calculating return on investment (ROI), and managing budgets
- Managing innovation in the digital age and preparing for emerging technologies
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Week 1: Introduction to Technology Management | The role of technology in organizational success, innovation and its importance in a competitive market, and key drivers of technological change and innovation |
| Week 2: The Innovation Process | Understanding the stages of innovation from idea generation through development and commercialization, types of innovation (incremental versus disruptive), and strategies for fostering a culture of innovation |
| Week 3: Managing Technological Change | Overcoming barriers to technology adoption, change management frameworks (Lewin’s Change Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Process), and aligning technological innovation with organizational goals |
| Week 4: Technology Strategy and Implementation | Developing technology strategy aligned with business strategy, evaluating technology investments and return on investment (ROI), and case studies of successful and unsuccessful technology implementations |
| Week 5: The Future of Innovation and Technology Management | Emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT) and their business impact, managing innovation in the digital age, and predicting future technological trends and preparing for organizational change |