This course gives participants a new set of tools for and experience in finding and developing innovative alternatives for addressing strategic business problems. You will explore creativity from individual and team perspectives and identify innovation opportunities and roadblocks in organizational settings. Exercises and a real-time case study enable hands-on learning, and guest speakers from well-known innovators in industry share their experience with the class. You will survey various creativity methodologies and identify prospects for increasing the level of innovation in your business.
Strategic Innovation
XSDR221
Delivery Options: Online, At Stanford
Course Description
Topics Include
- Develop a broad range of high-value alternatives
- Identify and work through conceptual blocks in idea generation
- Utilize both top-down and bottom-up tools to frame business problems
- Use customer experience as a driver of insightful alternative generation
- Cycle between qualitative iteration and evaluation to improve strategic options
- Explore and communicate ideas with a broad set of tools
- Review different creativity methodologies and models and select those that are appropriate for your business needs
- Identify hurdles in your organization's innovation.
Course Previews
Strategic Innovation Preview, Burnett (21 sec)
Degrees and Certificates
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Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate
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Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate - Emphasis in Decision Education
Accrediting Associations
Project Management Institute
20.0
Units
Prerequisite(s)
Requires an accepted application.
Recommended
It is recommended that you take the two required courses Decision Quality in Organizations (XSDR120) and Decision Analysis (XSDR122) first as part of the Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate Program.
On-Demand Webinars
View our free On-Demand Webinars to get a preview of the courses we offer.
COURSE SECTION
XSDR221 - 006 Online Available Autumn 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Aug 26 to Dec 31, 2009 | Anytime | Online |
Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.
Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.
Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.
Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Cynthia Benjamin,
William Burnett,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
Online Course
$950.00
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Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
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XSDR221 - 008 Online Available Winter 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Jan 01 to Mar 31, 2010 | Anytime | Online |
Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.
Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.
Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.
Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Cynthia Benjamin,
William Burnett,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
Online Course
$950.00
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Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
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XSDR221 - 007 At Stanford Available Winter 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Mar 15 | 8:00AM to 5:00PM | Stanford, Skilling Bldg |
| Tue | Mar 16 | 8:00AM to 5:00PM | Stanford, Skilling Bldg |
| Wed | Mar 17 | 8:00AM to 12:00PM | Stanford, Skilling Bldg |
Course Materials:
You will be mailed a confirmation kit 1 – 2 weeks before Stanford campus start date. Pre-reading materials, if any, will be included.
Attendance Requirement:
An absence of up to 30 cumulative minutes may be excused by the Program Manager. For any absence greater than this, you will be required to view the online version of the course and pass an exam before the completion certificate is awarded.
Video-taping:
We frequently video-tape courses, and you will be asked to sign a waiver when you check-in for each course providing SCPD permission to use any comments, photos, or video footage of you.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Cynthia Benjamin,
William Burnett,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
At Stanford Course
$2,600.00
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Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
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Potential Price Adjustments: Early Registration Discount
XSDR221 - 009 Online Available Spring 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Apr 01 to Jun 30, 2010 | Anytime | Online |
Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.
Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.
Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.
Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Cynthia Benjamin,
William Burnett,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
Online Course
$950.00
?
Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
?
XSDR221 - 010 Online Available Summer 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Jul 01 to Aug 31, 2010 | Anytime | Online |
Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.
Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.
Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.
Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Barbara Mellers,
Jennifer Meyer,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
Online Course
$950.00
?
Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
?
XSDR221 - 011 Online Available Autumn 2010-11
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Sep 01 to Dec 31, 2010 | Anytime | Online |
Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.
Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.
Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.
Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.
Units: 2.0 CEUs
Instructor(s):
Barbara Mellers,
Jennifer Meyer,
Carl Spetzler
Tuition Options:
Online Course
$950.00
?
Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU)
$75.00
?