Innovation is a process that should enable and encourage the generation of ideas, as well as defining the tasks and activities needed to turn those concepts into innovative, valuable products and services.
That said, to ensure effective management of that process It is essential that companies have an Innovation Management System (IMS). This is because its structure encompasses the set of tools, the various phases of the process, the definition of the organizational structure, resource planning, the definition of policy and objectives, and evaluation methods.
In this regard, the Master's Degree in Agile Project Management and Digital Transformation Methodologies from Incubicon It can help you implement an innovation-based management system to adapt better and more quickly to competitive and changing environments.
This way, you'll be able to enter Cultural and organizational changes within the company: From designing medium- and long-term innovation strategies and developing innovative ideas to managing resources, developing new business models, and solving problems using the agile methodology.
Concepts for Managing New Technologies
There's no doubt that this master's program will teach you how to navigate a innovative environment throughout each of its modules. However, it is worth noting the importance that one of them places on the management, so that it will also allow you to seamlessly manage the new technologies that are already flooding the business world.
1. Innovation Management as a Process
No product or service exists without a process, and managing that process is key to an organization staying at the forefront of new technologies. For this reason, this module of the Master’s program will show you how to manage what are known as innovation processes. As a result, you will be able to equip them with a greater adaptability and, above all, you'll give them the chance to anticipate and drive disruptions that enable these processes to renew their competitive advantages at the right time.
2. Process-Based Management
When working with a process-based approach, it is important to recognize that not all processes have the same objectives or the same level of importance. In this context, the Master’s in Agile Project Management Technologies offers you a "Process Map" to help you distinguish the main types:
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- Key processes: These are the operational procedures that involve direct contact with the customer.
- Strategic Processes: They are responsible for analyzing the needs and constraints of market society and shareholders.
- Support processes: are those that promote the organization of all necessary resources, including personnel, machinery, and raw materials.
3. The Metrics of Innovation
Furthermore, to determine whether innovation goals have been met, it is necessary to measure them in order to make decisions. In this context, the Incubiconer student will learn What are the indicators of innovation at the company level, based on their functionality? (economic, intensity, effectiveness, and cultural) and its role in the process (input, intermediate, and output). This will allow them to determine which ones are best suited for each organization.
4. Innovation Management Systems
At this point, this module of the master's program provides you with guidelines for defining the various phases and activities that include a Management System for the Innovation and the relationship between them. And in doing so, always adhering to the UNE 166.002 standard as a reference.
5. Implementation of the innovation management system
Finally, students will also learn about the various recommended stages for implementing an Innovation Management System. The first step involves a review of the policy and a self-assessment exercise. Next up is the comprehensive project planning to put an end to the minimum requirements and uncertainty management.
