INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Monica MAGLIO INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

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DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE ED ELETTRICA E MATEMATICA APPLICATA
Corso di Dottorato (D.M.226/2021)
INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE
2024/2025



OBBLIGATORIO
ANNO CORSO 1
ANNO ORDINAMENTO 2024
PRIMO SEMESTRE
CFUOREATTIVITÀ
318LEZIONE
Obiettivi
The course aims to provide students with the skills necessary to manage innovation processes within complex organizations. The course is structured to develop both technical skills and leadership skills, promoting an integrated approach to the management of innovation and the definition of business models in which, in addition to considering the technological aspects, the social, environmental and economic impacts are assessed, also taking into account the territorial sustainability of the proposed choices.
Prerequisiti
The activity requires basic managerial knowledge. It is assumed that the student is able to approach problem solving, has an orientation to the goal and critical thinking, possesses the ability to act on ideas and opportunities.
Contenuti
Topic 1 - Scenarios and global challenge (Lectures: 2 hours; Exercises: 1 hours).
Knowledge on global scenarios and megatrends. Understanding of the concept of sustainability and transition process.

Topic 2 – The dynamics of technological innovation (Lectures: 3 hours)
Sources, forms and models of innovation; process of converting creativity into innovation; first mover advantage; follower advantage.

Topic 3 - Business strategy and enterprise creation (Lectures: 1 hours; Exercises: 3 hours; Lab.: 2 hours)
Internal and external environment; Porter, Pestel, Swot; Business model; modelling tools canvas for value proposition; validation test and identification of the value proposition; some main points to the business plan; startup pitch.

Topic 4. Managing Innovation Projects (Lectures: 4 hours; Exercises: 2 hours).
Definition and characteristics of innovation-driven projects; project lifecycle phases; processes and knowledge areas in project management; project charter and work breakdown structure for innovative initiatives; planning and scheduling; cost baseline and earned value management; quality assurance and risk mitigation in innovative contexts; managing human resources and fostering collaboration.
Metodi Didattici
The course includes 10 hours of lectures, 6 hours of supervised exercises and 2 hours of laboratory. Lectures are aimed at acquiring knowledge about megatrend, innovation process, project management. Exercises are aimed at aquiring applied knowledge and skills about business strategy, by the use of tools. Laboratory is aimed at aquiring applied knowledge and skills about project management.
The course integrates theoretical lectures with practical exercises based on case studies to encourage active student participation. Students will have the opportunity to practically apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired.
Attendance to the lectures, exercises and laboratory is mandatory; in order to be admitted to the exam, the student must participate to at least 70% of the hours.
Verifica dell'apprendimento
The exam consists of an oral interview lasting approximately 30 minutes and includes the completion of practical exercises. The oral interview will also verify the theoretical knowledge of dynamics of innovation process and the students' compentences to business strategy.

Testi
References
[1] A Smith, A Osterwalder, Y Pigneur, F Etiemble The Invincible Company: Business Model Strategies From the World's Best Products, Services, and Organizations, Wiley
[2] R.K. Wysock. Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid. John Wiley & Sons, 8th edition.
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