Strategic innovation is more relevant and vital than ever. To be successful, companies must develop an innovation function, complete with its own people, processes, metrics, and culture that operates within the company. This is the team that can translate emerging science, technology, and business models into whole new platforms of growth that will fuel the company's future health.
The world is different now than it was even a few months ago, which is why strategic innovation is so important. Prepare for the future by learning how a strategic innovation capability works within a large, established organization. Build your company’s strategic innovation framework with an understanding of the talent management and skills needed to succeed at corporate innovation.
Take the Strategic Innovation Role Assessment and see how your company is doing.
This program provides specific tools and exercises, so you can advance a strategic corporate innovation function within your organization. Our program covers the following topics:
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Babson's course is designed for professionals in established company settings:
This four-week online program includes:
Program materials include live webinars, and independent study such as watching lectures, completing weekly exercises, and participating in online discussion boards.
Our corporate innovation training is taught by renowned researcher, educator, and consultant Gina Colarelli O’Connor. An expert in the fields of breakthrough innovation in large mature companies, technological innovation, and corporate entrepreneurship, she spent 29 years at the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before joining Babson in 2019.
Babson Executive Education works with organizations and professionals around the world to turn ideas and challenges into opportunity. Babson cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset that is the basis for many of the world’s most innovative businesses and leaders.
Our programs are about more than theory; they’re about action, and equipping you with the practical tools and strategies necessary to have an immediate impact on your organization or business.
The answer to boosting innovation isn’t just about R&D spending, but about building a robust innovation capacity.
Highly regarded, widely published, and a frequent speaker, Gina Colarelli O’Connor has co-authored three books on breakthrough innovation. A strong partner to large established companies, her insights show how they can renew themselves through organic growth via step-out, game-changing, breakthrough, and strategic innovation. Read more of her insights.
Professor Gina Colarelli O'Connor breaks down what breakthrough innovation is, and why it matters for companies.
Corporate leaders need to recognize that developing business applications, revenue models, and markets for new products often requires as much time and resources and deserves as much emphasis, as inventing the technologies themselves.
Babson Professors Gina Colarelli O’Connor and Andrew Corbett identify nine key roles that businesses must fill to achieve strategic innovation—a must in today’s business world.
As difficult as it is to look beyond the day-to-day, the time to shape your company’s success in the post-pandemic future is now. Gina O'Connor dives into why laying the groundwork for breakthrough innovation will set your company ahead in the post-COVID-19 world.
Set your company up for success by bringing a customized version ofCorporate Innovators: Roles, Responsibilities, and Career Pathsto your organization. Babson Executive Education custom programs are tailored to your unique needs.
How and when will I have access to the course materials?
Course materials are provided via Canvas, Babson’s online learning portal. Materials will be made available to participants approximately one to seven days prior to the first live online session, depending on the amount of pre-work that participants are expected to complete in advance.
Where can I find the schedule for the days and times of the live online sessions?
The schedule will be sent to registered participants in the registration confirmation email (see the link in your confirmation email to the EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW document).
Do I need to join the virtual sessions live? Will they be recorded?
We highly recommend that participants join the live online sessions. It is an opportunity to ask questions, participate in rich discussion, and learn from the experience of your program peers. However, we do understand that emergencies arise, so sessions will be recorded and made available upon request.
What technology do you use for the live online programs?
What do I need to participate? How do I prepare for the live online sessions?
What happens if I have technical issues?
Additional, detailed instructions will be provided on Canvas. Babson staff will be online and available to assist you, and will identify themselves during each live online delivery. Contact the staff via the chat function for help, or email them if needed. Contact information is available in the EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW document.
How long will I have access to the online materials?
Course materials on Canvas will be available for six months following the completion of the program.
When is payment due and what types of payment do you accept?
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Babson accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
Do you offer discounts?
Discounts on Babson Executive Education courses are available for the following:
Please email Rachel Crane atrcrane@babson.edufor more information and for discount codes before registering. In addition, please note that discounts cannot be combined.
*Excludes Founder’s Finance
Do you offer online programs for large groups from the same company?
Yes, we can customize a program to your company’s specific needs from our diverse certificate and courses portfolio. Please contact Rachel Cranercrane@babson.edufor additional information.
What will I receive upon completion of the program?
每个项目参与者收到证书completion. We invite participants to add the program to their LinkedIn profile. Note that a certificate will not be provided if there is insufficient evidence of participation.
Do you have translation for non-English speaking participants?
We do not offer translation in our programs. Although we do not require the TOEFL, all Babson Executive Education programs are taught in English, so it is a prerequisite that you speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Where can I find information for in-person programs?
Explore Babson Executive Education's full suite ofin-person programs.
What is your cancellation policy for live online programs?
Registration changes must be requested in writing to Babson Executive Education.
*Substitutions and transfers are subject to approval to ensure that participants and programs are suitable.