Organizational Innovation and the Future of Work
OnDemand
Drive innovation and thrive in the future of work.
This self-paced module explores how organizations can harness digital tools and strategies to boost efficiency, optimize resources, and foster innovation. Learn to navigate the digital economy, apply data-driven decision-making, and adapt to evolving technologies—ensuring your organization remains agile, competitive, and prepared for the future of work.
Overview
Module overview: This module leverages digital tools, capacity, and strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. It will explore how technology can streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and improve decision-making. It fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability to meet the demands of a fast-evolving digital landscape.
Takeaways: Participants will understand key strategies for leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency. They will gain insights into using data and analytics for informed decision-making and resource optimization to effectively identify and resolve inefficiencies within organizational processes.
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Instructor
Joel Blit is a CIGI senior fellow and an associate professor of economics at the University of Waterloo, where he chairs the Council on Innovation Policy. His research, focusing on the economics of innovation and innovation policy, has featured in numerous media outlets, including The Economist, The Globe and Mail and the CBC.
Joel regularly advises policy makers and industry leaders on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work. He has briefed the Group of Seven representatives and has been invited to speak at numerous venues, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Global Forum on Productivity. His framework for thinking about the coming AI revolution has been influential among business and policy leaders and was adopted by a multibillion-dollar financial firm as the foundation of its AI strategy.
Audience
Format
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered virtually through the BEI-net. The module includes:
- A total of three hours of pre-recorded sessions, divided into 30-45 minutes topical sub-sessions.
- Access to supporting material, including recommended readings and flexible, self-directed exercises.
- Access to discussion boards, giving participants the opportunity to engage with the module instructor and fellow participants through dedicated forums where questions, insights, and case reflections can be shared.
Course Assessment:
For those choosing the Executive Module or Executive Certificate options, participants will will be assessed based on a one-page submission responding to a task that applies module learning objectives to the case study context.
Pricing
Audit Only - $199
- A high-level overview of the topic without the pressure of assessments.
- No certificate is awarded.
Executive Module - $299
- Provides professional development in a targeted area.
- Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered.
- Upon successful completion, participants are awarded with a Certificate (badge).
Executive Certificate - $1,299
- Provides a broader foundation in innovation and intangible asset strategy, giving participants access to 5 modules from a curated selection.
- Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered in each module.
- Upon successful completion of all 5 modules, participants are awarded with a micro credential in Digital Policy Innovation.