Sustainable Innovation and Circular Economy
Create innovations that drive business success while addressing environmental and social challenges.
About This Module
This module explores how to develop innovations that create business value while contributing to sustainability goals. You'll learn about circular economy principles, sustainable design approaches, green business models, and measuring sustainability impact. Through case studies and practical frameworks, you'll develop the skills to lead innovation initiatives that balance economic, environmental, and social considerations.
Learning Tip
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply circular economy principles to product and service innovation
- Use sustainable design thinking to create environmentally responsible solutions
- Develop business models that create both economic and sustainability value
- Measure and communicate the sustainability impact of innovations
- Build the business case for sustainable innovation initiatives
- Ability to use management jargon convincingly at dinner parties
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of innovation management
- Interest in sustainability
- A sense of humor (highly recommended)
- Coffee or tea (quantities vary by module difficulty)
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- Practical skills you can apply immediately
- Frameworks for effective decision-making
- Strategies to enhance team performance
- Tools to navigate complex management challenges
- How to look thoughtful while staring at spreadsheets