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Innovating in a Digital World
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 4 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Subtitles in French
Course details
Syllabus
- Week 1 - Why Digital Changes Everything
Many people have yet to realize just how rapid and profound the current digital revolution is, or how quickly it’s breaking down old institutions. Yes, we’re always hearing about Google, Uber, and all those “pirate entrepreneurs.” Yes, we know technology has s... - Week 2 - Creating Value in a Digital World
Once upon a time, the rules of the game were simple. People worked away in their offices to develop and sell products or services, and shared the margin between price and cost. But now this product-based way of competing is all but gone – wiped out by the new ... - Week 3 - Thinking and acting differently
Going digital is a bit like emigrating to another country. To succeed digitally, people and firms need to adopt a whole new mindset. Entrepreneurs should forget about building the perfect business plan, and instead put the focus on “trial and learn” processes.... - Week 4 - Entrepreneurship in a Digital World
We usually think of the entrepreneur’s challenge as coming up with a “great idea.” But the new digital world doesn’t work on belief alone. Promises, and ideas’ potential, must be based on tangible facts. That’s why execution is so much more important than idea...
Prerequisite
Instructors
Rémi Maniak
Associate Professor
Management Science
Thomas Houy
Associate Professor
Management Science
Laurent Gille
Professor
Economics
Valérie Fernandez
Professor
Management Science
Editor
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