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ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1
Hypothesize a set of at least three arguments as to why innovation
is important to the competitiveness of nations, companies, leaders, and
individual employees.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2
Provide a definition of innovation based on researching the topic.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1
Why is it important to balance chaos and order as well as
evolution and revolution?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2
Identify three conditions that would need to be implemented (or
have already been implemented) in your organization to create a culture of
innovation and change.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1
Explain how the account of biblical creation can be viewed as a
model for innovative and creative leaders when managing chaos.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2
Hypothesize why it is important for leaders both to create and
enable chaos as well as a clear sense of purpose in organizations.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1
Research and describe a product ideation model or methodology.
Describe the ideation approach and how you might use it in your collaboration
assignment for this module.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2
Explain the importance of using a structured innovation process in
your organization to enable innovation.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1
Identify three catalysts to enable innovativeness. Explain how
they would enable innovation in your organization.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2
Considering the product or service idea your CLC team identified
in Module 4, answer the question: Does the product or service your team
created/identified have the power to dramatically reset customer expectation?
Why or why not? Will it have an impact on customers?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1
How can the risks of innovation be addressed and/or managed?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2
How can organizational alliances be used to support implementation?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1
Describe what an innovation measurement system would focus on in
your organization. Identify how you might use it to support your innovations.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2
Create two measures of innovation for your organization. Why would
these measurements be valuable?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1
If you were on the recruiting team to find a new CEO for a company
where the board mandate was to focus on embedding innovation into the DNA of
the company, what attributes would you describe as being the “must haves?”
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2
What two things would you personally do within the next 2 years to
further develop your innovation capability?
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment 1
The Importance of Innovation Architecture
Details:
In Innovation as Usual: How to Help Your People Bring Great Ideas
to Life (2013), Miller and Wedell-Wedellsborg discuss the importance of
establishing systems within organizations that promote not only the creativity
that results in innovation, but also make it possible for employees to bring
innovative ideas to fruition. Miller and Wedell-Wedellsborg argue that a
leader’s primary job “is not to innovate; it is to become an innovation architect,
creating a work environment that helps . . . people engage in the key
innovation behaviors as part of their daily work” (p. 4). Such a work
environment must be reinforced by innovation architecture—the structures within
an organization that support an innovation, from the brainstorming phase to
final realization. The more well developed the architecture and the simpler the
processes involved, the more likely employees are to be innovators.
For this assignment, you will research the innovation architecture
of at least three companies that are well-known for successfully supporting a
culture of innovation. Write a 1,500-word paper that addresses the following:
1- What particular elements of each organization’s culture,
processes, and management systems and styles work well to support innovation?
2- Why do you think these organizations have been able to
capitalize on innovation and intrapreneurship while others have not?
3- Based on what you have learned, what processes and systems
might actually stifle innovation and intrapreneurship?
4- Imagine yourself as an innovation architect. What structures or
processes would you put in place to foster a culture of innovation within your
own organization?
Include in-text citations to at least four reputable secondary
sources (such as trade journals, academic journals, and professional or
industry websites) in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using
the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
ENT 435 Week 2 Assignment 2
Innovation Ideation and Implementation-Initial Meeting
Details:
During this course you will work within a CLC to create an
innovative idea for a new product, service, or business. Each member of the
team will be responsible for contributing an innovative idea to the team for
consideration. The team will then come to a consensus on both the innovation it
will pursue and the best process for implementing the innovation. The project
will be completed in phases throughout the course and end with a team
presentation that recommends exactly how the innovation should be implemented.
To begin preparing, meet with your instructor-assigned team to
outline the approach you will take to your Module 3, 6 and 7 assignments.
During this first meeting you may want to do the following:
1. Introduce yourself to each other.
2. Identify the capabilities you bring to the team.
3. Identify the areas you want to work on for these projects.
4. Identify areas on which you would like feedback from your peers
based on your strengths and weaknesses.
5. Develop a project plan for the Module 3, 6 and 7 assignments.
Specific instructions for these assignments are found in the individual topics.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment CLC
Phase 1-Proposing, Evaluating, and Selecting an Innovation
Detail:
During Phase 1, each individual will submit their own idea for an
innovation along with a model they find useful for evaluating its merits. Each
team member is responsible for completing research on various models. While
there are several models in circulation for evaluating innovations, such as The
Lean Start Up Plan, NOMMAR, SNIFF, and the linear and mental models of
innovation, innovators should not feel constrained by any particular model.
Feel free to borrow elements from multiple models to develop one that would
work best to most effectively evaluate your own innovation.
Teams will then review all of the submissions and choose the most
promising idea to pursue. The idea should be selected by application of one of
the evaluation models submitted by team members. You will then write a report
of 1,500-2,500 words that describes the team’s selection process and identifies
the final choice. The report must contain the following components:
1- A one- or two-paragraph summary of each team member’s idea, a
description of the model used to evaluate the idea, and the results of the
evaluation. Specifically, the evaluation should identify the merits, drawbacks,
and challenges associated with the idea.
2- Identification of the selected idea for the project accompanied
by a description of the model used to evaluate the idea. Include the results of
the evaluation, which will serve as the justification for the team’s selection.
Preliminarily forecast the most significant challenges that could impede the
development of the selected idea.
3- A project plan that summarizes the roles or tasks assigned to
each team member that must be accomplished to complete Phase 2 of the project
due in Module 6.
4- In-text citations from at least five reputable secondary
sources. Each person on the team must contribute an article from the research
that was completed on innovation implementation/evaluation models.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment
Interview and Reflection
Detail:
For this assignment, you will continue to reflect on what it takes
to create “innovation architecture” to support a culture of innovation within
organizations. As part of the assignment, you will conduct an interview with a
local business owner or leader or member of a management team to learn more
about the techniques organizations utilize (or fail to utilize) to encourage
and support the implementation of innovations.
Select your interview candidate and contact the person to set up
an appointment. Try to schedule your interview well in advance of the
assignment’s due date. You may conduct your interview in person or via phone.
You should present the consent letter attached in the Module materials to the
person you intend to interview.
Prepare a list of at least 5-7 questions for your interview. Your
questions should focus on specific processes within organizations for
encouraging and implementing innovations and challenges organizations face in
when trying to innovate.
After you complete the interview, write a 1,000-word reflection on
what you learned in the interview and how your understanding of the importance
of effective innovation architecture has developed or changed. Address the
following in your response:
1- What are the most valuable things you learned about effective
innovation architecture?
2- Identify some of the significant challenges you believe you
might face when it comes to suggesting and seeing innovations through in the
organizations in which you are or may be involved?
3- How might you apply what you learned in your interview and
about innovation architecture in general to help foster a culture of innovation
within your own organization?
Cite two additional reputable secondary sources on innovation
architecture or on creating a culture of innovation in your reflection.
Provide an interview summary at the end of your reflection that
includes the following information:
1- The name of the person you interviewed and number of years
he/she has been a manager.
2- The name of the company at which he/she is currently employed.
3- How long the person has been a manager at the current company.
4- Date of the interview and whether it took place in person or
via phone.
5- Contact information for the person you interviewed.
6- The list of your interview questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is
not required.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 6 Assignment CLC
Phase 2 Developing the Implementation Plan
Detail:
This is a CLC Assignment.
In Phase 2, your team will work together to develop a detailed
description and implementation plan for the innovation you selected to pursue
in Module 3. Each team member must research and describe a product development
or management process, methodology, or model that could be utilized to
implement the innovation. The group should select and use one of these models
for developing its own implementation plan.
For this assignment, write a paper of 2,000-3,000 words that
addresses the following:
1- Finalize the name and include a one- or two-sentence
description of the innovation.
2- Describe the value the new product or service will provide to
customers and describe the need it will meet.
3- Utilizing the model selected by the team, create the detailed
implementation plan for the innovation. Make sure the plan accounts for
contingencies/risks in the implementation process and includes realistic
timeframe and budgeting considerations.
4- Use graphics such as organizational charts, process maps,
and/or budget tables as appropriate to increase the readability and
professional appeal of the plan.
5- Include in-text citations from at least six secondary sources.
Each person on the team must contribute an article from the research that was
completed on product development or management processes, methodologies, and/or
models.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 7 Assignment 1
Reflection on the Team Project
Details:
Write a 500-750-word reflection on your team project that
addresses the following:
1- Assess the overall effectiveness of your team. How did the
team’s dynamics contribute to both the success and the challenges of creating
an implementation plan for your innovation?
2- Assess the overall effectiveness of the model your team
selected to both choose and implement your innovation. What were its strengths
and weaknesses?
3- What would you have done differently if you were working on the
project independently? What other potential strategies might be more effective
for bringing this particular innovation to fruition in your opinion?
4- Overall, do you think teams contribute to or hinder innovative
thinking and processes? Why?
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is
expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
ENT 435 Grand Canyon Week 7 Assignment 2 CLC
Phase 3-Presenting the Plan
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
In Phase 3, your team will prepare a presentation to recommend
your implementation plan to the appropriate audience for your innovation (e.g.,
venture capitalists, your CEO, your board of directors, etc.). Your goal is to
persuade the audience to back your plan. Prepare 10-15 professionally developed
presentation slides that accomplish the following:
1- Describe the innovation and its value to both customers and the
organization/entity to which you are pitching your idea.
2- Review the implementation plan in significant enough depth to
demonstrate your thorough understanding of the implementation process.
3- Include a cost/benefit analysis appropriate for your particular
audience.
Ensure your slides are visually appealing and conform to
conventions of effective slide design. Include a reference slide with a minimum
of three secondary resources utilized in the development of your presentation.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
ENT 435 Week 8 Benchmark Assignment
Create an Innovation
Details:
Evaluate the internal processes or strategies within an
organization in which you are involved, such as your workplace, school, church,
or community group, in order to identify a problem that provides an opportunity
for innovation. Then, determine an innovative solution for addressing that
problem. Examples of potential solutions are entering a new market,
implementing a new practice or process, or even changing management structures.
The ultimate goal of your solution should be to increase the diffusion of
innovation within the organization and contribute to a culture that appreciates
innovation as a key to competitive advantage and organizational success.
Though your final paper will not be due until the end of the
course, you should identify your problem and generate potential solutions early
on. Begin drafting your implementation plan in stages as you work through the
course topics. As with your CLC project, you should research and select a model
for evaluating both the feasibility of your idea and the implementation plan.
1- Describe the problem your innovation targets. What is the scope
of the problem and which stakeholders, both within the organization and
without, does it impact?
2- Describe your innovation and explain how it addresses the
problem. How will it meet the needs of the organization and all stakeholders
involved?
3- How does the innovation contribute to the organization’s
competitive advantage?
4- Develop an implementation plan for effectively diffusing the
innovation within the organization. Make sure the plan addresses potential
resistance and obstacles, including people and processes.
5- Identify an appropriate method that could be used for measuring
the impact of the innovation on the organization. Explain why you think this is
a relevant measure.
6- Finally, assume your innovation is adopted by the organization.
Make recommendations for additional improvements within in this organization
(in processes, practices, structures, etc.) that could create and sustain
momentum for innovation.
Include at least eight in-text citations from at least five
secondary resources from your research.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Only Word
documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
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