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BECOME A VITAL PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S FUTUREInnovate or perish. The ability to drive innovation has become an essential skill that helps organizations thrive or adapt quickly to ever-changing situations.Through this online course, MIT's Vice President for Open Learning, Prof. Sanjay Sarma, will explain how you can spark and drive innovation in processes, products, and business models.By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the tools you need to execute innovative ideas in technical environments, from lean and agile methodologies, to rapid prototyping and design. You will also be able to apply the methodologies used by technology companies like Uber, Tesla, Apple, and Google to improve the performance of your processes, products, and business models. Driving innovation to solve problems in technical environments is an essential skill for your career.
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