Business Model Innovation: Implementation

Course Description

Are you ready to take your business model innovation to the next level? This exciting course, offered by DelftX, is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical business model design and practical implementation. It's not just about having a great idea; it's about knowing how to bring that idea to life in the real world of business.

In this comprehensive, introductory-level course, you'll learn the essential skills needed to create a robust action plan for implementing your new business model. You'll discover how to craft a detailed business model roadmap, taking into account potential risks and practical considerations. This course goes beyond theory, focusing on the tangible steps and competencies required to successfully transition from your current model to an innovative new one.

What You'll Learn

  • How to develop a practical, actionable plan for implementing a new business model
  • Techniques for creating a comprehensive business model roadmap
  • Strategies for identifying and mitigating risks associated with business model transitions
  • Methods for assessing and developing the necessary competencies within your organization
  • Approaches to leveraging IT solutions in business model innovation
  • Techniques for finding and collaborating with partners to realize your new business model

Prerequisites

While this is an introductory-level course, students should have:

  • A secondary school education
  • Basic understanding of business concepts
  • Some practical business experience is beneficial but not required

Course Content

  • From plan to practice: Identifying necessary steps and exploring innovation paths
  • Roadmapping: Charting the course from your current model to the new one
  • Data utilization in business model transition
  • Networking and matchmaking: Finding the right partners for your new business model
  • IT solutions: Leveraging social media, cloud computing, and platforms to enhance your business model
  • Practical considerations for successful implementation, including human resources and IT infrastructure

Who Should Take This Course

  • Entrepreneurs looking to innovate their business models
  • Business managers seeking to implement change within their organizations
  • Students of business and management wanting practical skills in business model innovation
  • Professionals interested in understanding the implementation side of business model design

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have immediate real-world applications. Learners will be able to:

  • Develop actionable plans for business model transitions in their own companies
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with business model changes
  • Leverage IT solutions to enhance business operations
  • Build effective partnerships to support business model innovation
  • Create data-driven roadmaps for business transformation
  • Apply practical strategies to overcome implementation challenges

Syllabus

Week 1 & 2: From plan to practice

  • What do I need to do to reach my new BM?
  • What paths for innovating BM are there?

Week 3 & 4: Roadmapping

  • How can I come from my current to new BM?
  • What data can I use to come to my new BM?

Week 5 & 6: Networking/ matchmaking

  • How can I find partners that I need in realizing the new BM?

Week 7 & 8: IT solutions

  • How to make use of Social Media, Cloud computing, platforms or other simple IT solutions in improving my BM

By the end of this course, you'll have the practical tools and knowledge to turn your innovative business model ideas into reality, setting you apart in today's competitive business landscape.