INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING
DURATION
2 days
NEXT RUN
TBA
FEES
SGD 2,180.00 (incl. GST)
SGD 254.00 (after MAX Funding*)
VENUE
Mochtar Riady Building, Lvl 5, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245
NUMBER
Carol Wong
+65 6601 8172

GST shall apply at prevailing rates. More info.

OVERVIEW

Equip yourself with the tools to manage innovation, apply design thinking and re-imagine your business model

The world has become flatter and increasingly competitive. Consequently, there is a need for firms to encourage innovation and to continuously improve their products and services. Design thinking provides a methodology that can help companies to systematically innovate.

The course will provide you with the tools to manage innovation, apply design thinking and re-imagine your business model.

  • Explore the need for and importance of innovation
  • Examine common causes of failures and what firms can do to mitigate them
  • Introduce design thinking as a methodology to encourage innovation that serves customers’ needs
  • Learn and apply the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas to re-imagine your existing business model

There will be numerous case studies and group sharing sessions during the course.

This course fulfils part of the Professional Certificate in Small Business Management requirement. For more details, click here or contact us directly.

Topic Coverage

Day 1

  • Innovation vs Invention vs Imitation
  • The importance of innovation
  • Dynamics of failure and how to mitigate them
  • Ways that firms can cultivate innovation

Day 2

  • Design thinking as a strategy for innovation
  • Analysis of the Business Model Canvas
  • Application of the Value Proposition Canvas

Faculty

sian hin, thompson teo
Professor
Analytics & Operations
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professionals and managers in any industry, with interests and responsibilities to innovate, including: Managers; Senior managers; Strategists; Innovators.

DATES AND FEES
Date Venue (incl. GST) (after MAX Funding*) Registration
TBA
Mochtar Riady Building, Lvl 5, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245 SGD 2,180.00 SGD 254.00
Application Procedure and Deadline
Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 1 month in advance.

Pre-Requisites

Participants should have basic knowledge about innovation, as well as an interest in innovation and design thinking. Please be prepared to share your experiences with fellow participants.

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Scheme for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Resident (PR)

This programme is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore
(SSG). Singaporeans or PR can enjoy up to 70% or more subsidies.

*Click here to find out the details.