Identify approaches for establishing an innovation mind-set in your organization
Create a new product/service development process
Develop strategies for marketing new products/services
Analyze the role of product and process design in mass customization
Generate strategies for integrating R & D, design, intellectual property, production and marketing
Explore best practices in product and service industries
"This program provided me with a clear perspective on product development and brand impact. I will return to my company with a new perspective and product strategy."
Department Manager, Pre-Owned Marketing, Mercedes-Benz U.S.A.
Turn your new products and services into profits. Organizations must be able to fuse business strategy with new product design and development to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. In this comprehensive program highlighted by a collaborative learning environment, you will identify new product and service strategies that foster innovation.
From the voice of the customer to design, manufacturing, delivery, and launch, you will be inspired to put a development process into action at your organization.
This program covers techniques for creating an innovation mind-set, market entry and positioning strategies, segmentation tools and techniques, mass customization, product design and development, building cross-functional teams, and rewarding and motivating team performance.
Format
Senior members of the Kellogg School faculty teach this course. Discussions, case studies, and exercises facilitate involvement. In the evenings, you will meet in faculty-assisted study groups to prepare exercises and projects for class discussion.