IT Innovation Strategy
Professor
Jānis Paksis
About the professor
Jānis Paksis is a seasoned business technology expert with over two decades of experience in management, business, and technology. He has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, and IT. Jānis now brings his experience to others as a lecturer, as well as participates in boards for various industries.
Course Description
This course empowers IT and business leaders to drive innovation and growth within their organizations. By providing a strategic framework for developing and implementing IT innovations, participants will gain the ability to align technology with business objectives. Through a focus on strategic planning, resource allocation, and innovation methodologies, this course equips leaders with the tools to foster a culture of innovation and adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape. Participants will learn to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and measure the impact of IT initiatives on overall business performance.
Course Goals
Understand the importance of IT innovations: Understanding how IT innovations can influence and promote the company’s competitiveness and growth.
Develop an IT innovation strategy: Know the main steps in developing an IT innovation strategy and be able to perform an effective SWOT analysis.
Plan and prioritize resources: Effectively plan resources and set priorities in the implementation of IT innovations.
Put innovations into practice: Apply various innovation implementation methods, such as Lean and Agile, to ensure successful project implementation.
Foster a culture of innovation: Recognize and foster a culture of innovation within the organization by providing an environment that supports continuous improvement.
Adapt to future trends: Assess the latest trends in the IT industry and adapt the strategy to make the most of new opportunities and prepare for future challenges.
After the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the link between IT innovation and business success
- Innovation Strategy Development
- Effectively plan and allocate resources for innovation projects
- Apply various methods like Agile and Lean for successful projects
- Foster a supportive environment for continuous improvement
- Future Trend Analysis
Course will be:
In Person
Prerequisites
Teaching methods used:
Lectures: Transfer of theoretical knowledge about IT innovation strategies.
Discussions and group work: Practical discussions and tasks to reinforce the knowledge learned.
Case Studies: Real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the practical application of theories.
Topic 1
In IT innovations and strategic planning
Importance of IT innovations in modern business: How IT innovations can contribute to competitiveness and organizational development.
Innovation Types and Examples: Recent examples of IT innovations that have changed different industries.
Fundamentals of strategic planning: How to incorporate IT innovations into the organization’s overall strategy.
Topic 2
Fundamentals of IT innovation strategy development
Strategy development process: Key stages, from idea generation to implementation.
SWOT analysis in the context of IT innovations: How to analyze a company’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to IT innovations.
Resource planning and prioritization: How to effectively use resources in an IT innovation strategy.
Topic 3
Innovation management and implementation
Innovation implementation methods: Lean, Agile and other approaches to innovation implementation.
The importance of culture in innovation: How to promote a culture of innovation in an organization.
Project management tools and methods: How to effectively manage innovation projects using different tools and methodologies.
Topic 4
Adapting future trends and innovation strategies
IT industry trends: Latest technologies and their potential impact on business.
Strategic adaptation: How to prepare for future challenges and take advantage of new opportunities.
Final discussion and questions of the course: Summary and discussion of what was learned in the course, participants’ questions and answers.
Professor
Jānis Paksis
About the professor
Jānis Paksis is a seasoned business technology expert with over two decades of experience in management, business, and technology. He has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, and IT. Jānis now brings his experience to others as a lecturer, as well as participates in boards for various industries.
Topic 1
In IT innovations and strategic planning
Importance of IT innovations in modern business: How IT innovations can contribute to competitiveness and organizational development.
Innovation Types and Examples: Recent examples of IT innovations that have changed different industries.
Fundamentals of strategic planning: How to incorporate IT innovations into the organization’s overall strategy.
Topic 2
Fundamentals of IT innovation strategy development
Strategy development process: Key stages, from idea generation to implementation.
SWOT analysis in the context of IT innovations: How to analyze a company’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to IT innovations.
Resource planning and prioritization: How to effectively use resources in an IT innovation strategy.
Topic 3
Innovation management and implementation
Innovation implementation methods: Lean, Agile and other approaches to innovation implementation.
The importance of culture in innovation: How to promote a culture of innovation in an organization.
Project management tools and methods: How to effectively manage innovation projects using different tools and methodologies.
Topic 4
Adapting future trends and innovation strategies
IT industry trends: Latest technologies and their potential impact on business.
Strategic adaptation: How to prepare for future challenges and take advantage of new opportunities.
Final discussion and questions of the course: Summary and discussion of what was learned in the course, participants’ questions and answers.