Nathan Baird’s Post

🚀 **Reflecting on "The Innovator's Dilemma": A Higher Education Perspective** 📘 As I delve into Clayton Christensen's groundbreaking work, the parallels between the business world's innovation challenges and those in higher education become increasingly clear. Here are a few key takeaways that stand out: - **1️⃣ The Double-Edged Sword of Listening**: While tuning into student needs fosters immediate innovation, it's crucial not to lose sight of the horizon. Balancing current demands with the anticipation of future needs is key to sustainable growth. - **2️⃣ The Power of Disruptive Innovation**: It’s essential for the academic sector to distinguish between incremental improvements and truly disruptive changes. The latter holds the potential to radically expand access to education. - **3️⃣ Expanding Access Through Innovation**: Overcoming the fear of cannibalizing traditional formats, just as the disk drive industry did, can lead to broader student engagement. Embracing online and hybrid learning models can complement and enhance our educational offerings. These reflections from Chapter 1 of "The Innovator's Dilemma" inspire us to embrace a forward-thinking approach to educational innovation. What disruptive innovations do you see shaping the future of higher education? #InnovatorsDilemma #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #EducationalInnovation #TheClarkCommunique

🌿✨ Dive into the Future of Design Thinking! 🌟 👉Join us in conversation with UCD's delegate to explore the MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability. 👉Discover what the curriculum holds and how it can shape your future in sustainable innovation. Stay tuned with Fateh Education for all the insights! 🎓💡 UCD Innovation Academy #DesignThinking #Sustainability #MScProgram #UCD #FatehEducation #FutureLeaders

Just graduated! I achieved a new competence in a broad range of human-centered design tools and methods from Design Thinking Center

This Stanford Business Design graduate program has proven to be highly beneficial, particularly in today's fast-paced business environment. It's fascinating to observe how the process of developing a business idea has evolved since my college days. Previously, we analyzed business opportunities primarily through SWOT analyses, focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a company. While this method provided a broad view of the business landscape, it often lacked the depth needed to understand the specific needs and challenges of end-users. The Design Thinking program I attended shifted this perspective by emphasizing the importance of examining the pain points of end-users and conducting interviews to determine the relevance of creating a prototype and investing in an idea. This user-centered approach ensures that solutions are not only innovative but also truly meet the needs of the target market. By directly engaging with potential users, this methodology offers a more dynamic and precise way to validate business ideas. This is especially valuable for those investing in startups, as it minimizes the risk of investing in products or services that do not address real-world problems, thereby enhancing the likelihood of success in a competitive market.

Final stretch for our impressive learners from EAE Business School before we welcome them in-person at University of California, Berkeley - UC Berkeley Extension in March! This morning, they started their last online course in our Advanced Program in Digital Transformation and Innovation Management: Innovation Strategies for New Technologies. During 4 sessions, students will learn how to: 👉 Systematically build an organization capable of testing innovation strategies, new technologies, in a way that continuously delivers innovative new products to market while stopping bad ideas quickly 👉 Make strategic customer change measurable 👉 Establish an innovation organization to validate strategies while delivering new products to market 👉 Visualize validation results to learn where to invest for growth, and 👉 Drive culture change from the Board-level down Very ambitious sessions lie ahead, thanks to the fantastic Lead Instructor of our Program, Andre Marquis, Founder, Innovation Acceleration Group at University of California, Berkeley and Chief Executive Officer at Hypershift Systems. Henry Tsang, Ph.D. – Bhavya Kondapaneni - Thelma Howland – Melody Wells - Enric Ordeix-Rigo - Carlos Cascante-Serratosa - M. Angels Rotllan - EAE Business School - UC Berkeley Extension #innovation #innovationstrategy #transformation #digitaltransformation #newtech #newtechnologies #online #onlineprogram #eae #ucberkeley #ucberkeleyextension #customprograms #globalpartnerships

Disruptive innovation is everywhere & in this modern-day work environment, originality, ingenuity & creativity are essential to stay current & not lose ground to competitors. Join professionals like Claire Nolan who underwent the Trinity College Dublin 'Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation' #masterclass which offers a deep dive into the power of creative problem-solving & human-centred #DesignThinking methodology.

📘 **Unlocking "The Innovator's Dilemma" for Higher Ed: Chapter 2 Insights** 🚀 Delving deeper into Clayton Christensen's exploration, Chapter 2 sheds light on the transformative potential of value networks and disruptive innovation in higher education. Here’s what we learn: - **1️⃣ Navigating Value Networks**: Recognizing the unique ecosystems in which educational institutions operate opens avenues for meeting the dynamic needs of students. - **2️⃣ The Impact of Disruption**: By welcoming disruptive technologies, we pave the way for a future where education transcends traditional boundaries, offering new modalities of learning. - **3️⃣ Commitment to Adaptation**: The strategic embrace of innovative technologies and teaching methods is crucial for advancing student success and broadening educational access. Christensen’s insights compel us to embrace change, innovate boldly, and adapt strategically, ensuring that higher education continues to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. How are you seeing disruptive innovation shape the future of education in your institution? #InnovatorsDilemma #HigherEducationInnovation #ValueNetworks #DisruptiveTechnology #EducationalChange #TheClarkCommunique

Redefine student readiness at the Redefining Ready! Summit! Join us to explore innovative, research-based metrics that go beyond test scores to truly assess if students are prepared to achieve their goals and dreams. 🌟 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g6JShxft #RedefiningReady

"Exciting opportunity alert! 🚀 Join the Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking & Innovation organized by the Institution Innovation Council at R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering. 🎓 Dive into interactive sessions led by industry experts, explore creative problem-solving, and gain practical skills. Receive a professional certificate to showcase your expertise! Ready to ignite your innovative thinking? Enroll now! 💡🌐 #InnovationWorkshop #DesignThinking #CriticalThinking #Innovation"

"Excited to share that I have completed the 'Design Thinking for Innovation' course, offered through Coursera and authorized by the University of Virginia. This journey has been an enriching experience, equipping me with creative problem-solving skills and a user-centered approach to innovation. Looking forward to applying these insights to future projects and collaborations! #DesignThinking #Innovation #ContinuousLearning #Coursera #UniversityOfVirginia"