Innovation Strategy & Digital Disruption
After the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are looking to get back on track and, importantly, build for the future. Furthermore, with the democratization of disruptive technologies, every executive needs to know how to leverage new technologies and innovate strategically.
The Innovation Strategy and Digital Disruption programme provides an overview into innovative strategic approaches every company should master in order to swiftly adapt and anticipate to the rapidly evolving environment in which they operate nowadays. Throughout the programme, executives will draw on strategic models and frameworks that will better position them to drive business performance and profitability. Gain insights into disruptive technologies and the opportunity to rethink core business strategies based on their organisation’s resources and positioning in the market. The programme is especially relevant for executives seeking to create strong profitable growth for their organisation in both existing and new markets.
Key Takeaways and Benefits
The Innovation Strategy and Digital Disruption programme arms professionals with the confidence knowledge and tools to excel our evolving business environment. Discover and devise a unique company proposition for your organisation based on Blue Ocean Strategy™ frameworks and drive innovation through the adoption of digital technologies.
Programme modules include an overview of the Blue Ocean Strategy™ concept and tools, an analysis of the application of disruptive technologies in creating a value driven innovation strategy, a review of innovation in highly competitive markets with real world scenarios and practical approaches for your organisation. Our final module features an interactive, challenging group ‘hackathon’ session to stimulate and champion creative ideas and overcome barriers through the design of a market creation for a competitive marketplace.
Walk away equipped to:
- Build expertise in identifying opportunities for value creation and innovation
- Apply Blue Ocean Strategy™ frameworks to analyse industries, customer journeys, competitive forces, and identify opportunities for new markets
- Identify the elements of Industry 4.0 and why it is applicable to the business for innovation and growth
- Analyse the key features of a range of emerging technologies and investigate the benefits and challenges associated with their implementation
- Confidently implement digital technologies, understand how to extract value from the technologies and make a real difference for your customers
- Define what makes a business unique and learn how to protect and bolster it
- Benchmark the business against competitors and respond to disruption and competition strategically
- Embrace value creation through innovation
Programme Overview
Participant Profile
If you are looking to create powerful leaps in value for both your business and your customers, this programme will give you insights into how to extract value from new technologies and implement innovation within your organization.
This immersive programme is designed for professionals from any industry, mid-senior level business leaders responsible for implementing and leading strategy.
This programme is especially relevant for business leaders seeking to innovate and turn ideas into strong profitable growth for the organization.
Our Executive Edge
Why Strategise for Innovation?
We rethink the customer journey to enhance experiences across all channels and touchpoints, creating value and competitive advantages for your company
Opportunity Creation the Blue Ocean™ Way
Explore new markets, win new opportunities and side step challenges discovering the application of Blue Ocean™ frameworks
Future Proofing Innovation
Drive innovation and growth through the confident implementation of emerging and digital technologies
Stand Out from the Crowd
Develop a unique strategy for innovation to enable your company to stand out in the competitive landscape
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Coaching and Mentoring
We have a range of package options to support your Senior Executive experience with executive coaching and mentoring. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements. Please email: Sue.Burns@qub.ac.uk
Executive CoachingClass Format and Dates
This is a 5 week blended learning programme. Experience two days on campus at The William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast. Three days are expertly delivered online from our live, interactive classroom.
Our Clinton Leadership Institute Learning Management System will support your learning throughout with videos, podcasts and reading materials.
Fees |
October Dates |
Time |
Module |
Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1950 | 01/10/2021 | 10:00-11:30 |
Orientation |
Online |
| 08/10/2021 | 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:30 |
Module 1: Introduction to Blue Ocean Strategy™ |
Online |
|
| 15/10/2021 | 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:30 |
Module 2: Discovering the Tools |
Online |
|
| 18/10/2021 | 09:00-16:30 |
Module 3: Disruptive Technologies |
On Campus |
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| 25/10/2021 | 09:00-16:30 | Module 4: Innovation for Highly Competitive Markets | On Campus | |
| 05/11/2021 | 09:00-16:30 | Module 5: Hackathon Group Activity | On Campus |
Fees |
March Dates |
Time |
Module |
Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1950 | 04/03/2022 | 10:00-11:30 |
Orientation |
Online |
| 15/03/2022 | 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:30 |
Module 1: Introduction to Blue Ocean Strategy™ |
Online |
|
| 25/03/2022 | 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:30 |
Module 2: Discovering the Tools |
Online |
|
| 06/04/2022 | 09:00-16:30 |
Module 3: Disruptive Technologies |
On Campus |
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| 07/04/2022 | 09:00-16:30 | Module 4: Innovation for Highly Competitive Markets | On Campus | |
| 13/04/2022 | 09:00-16:30 | Module 5: Hackathon Group Activity | On Campus |
Programme Director
Dr Philippe Bouvier
Dr Philippe Bouvier is a Professor of Practice in innovation, strategy, entrepreneurship and urban studies. Philippe is a highly accomplished executive education specialist working with a wide range of corporate and governmental leaders globally. He is an authority on smart cities and digital transformation in the organisational and urban environments. He is an enthusiastic advocate of purposeful strategic leadership, innovation and change leadership and the implementation of digital transformation. Philippe is a highly engaging TedX and keynote speaker and the author of numerous articles. Philippe holds a PhD from Paris VII University and an executive MBA from INSEAD. As a practitioner, he has experience in implementing innovative solutions in the corporate environment like products, services, internal processes, business models, and strategies.
Programme Director
Brenda Clerkin
Brenda is a Lecturer of Practice at Queen’s Management School. Brenda brings over 14 years of professional experience working with EY internationally and in NI. This experience spanned small and medium enterprises, based in the UK and Ireland, to large multinational organisations across a number of different industries including aerospace, agriculture, leisurewear, luxury apparel, utilities and the public sector. Brenda is passionate about improving how businesses are run and views a dynamic combination of effective leadership and the implementation of digital technologies as critical to organisational success. Brenda brings leadership theories to life through the application of real world experience and insights.
Programme Director
Dr Michael Aldous
Dr Michael Aldous is a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and International Business at Management at Queens Management School and leads the Queen’s University MBA programme. Michael is a business and leadership expert with a particular interest in the ownership and organisation of companies. Recent research has focused on understanding the historical evolution of international trade and business looking at how these developments shaped processes of globalization. He is currently working on a Leverhulme Trust project investigating British CEOs in the 20th century, examining the effect of factors such as personality traits, career progression, and networks, on firm performance. Michael earned his Doctorate from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MBA from the IE Business School, Madrid. Michael is the author of numerous articles in leading academic journals and has extensive MBA and executive teaching experience.
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