CII Corporate Executive Workshop
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Application
Innovation Mastery: Ensuring Survival and Growth in Uncertain Times
The
Corporate Innovation Index (CII)
initiative, supported by the
Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC)
, invites senior corporate leaders to a
1-day Executive Workshop
.
Based on the findings from the CUHK Corporate Innovation Index (CII) (https://exed.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/corporate-innovation-index/ and industry experience, participants will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to emulate the best practices of innovative companies, ensuring their survival, resilience, and growth during uncertain times.
Participants will leave with an innovative mindset and proven skillset for understanding and implementing innovative practices that ensure survival, resilience, and growth, particularly in uncertain times. They will also benefit from insights gained through benchmarking their practices against the CII and learn to embrace entrepreneurship and open innovation
Expected Outcomes:
1. Grasp Key Innovation Traits:
Gain a thorough understanding of the key traits that make companies innovative and successful through the results from the CUHK Corporate Innovation Index (CII), academic research, and industry experience.
2. Practice Ambidextrous Leadership:
Empower both sales and innovation teams to resolve the tension between meeting sales targets and innovating for growth.
3. Embrace Entrepreneurial, Open and Collaborative Culture:
Cultivate an entrepreneurial, open innovation, and collaborative mindset to drive innovation for survival and sustainable growth.
4. Build Organizational Resilience and Manage Uncertainty:
Learn and apply innovation strategies to enhance resilience within their organizations, and develop the skills and mindset to thrive in uncertain and volatile environments.
5. Innovate with AI and Data:
Cultivate AI and data mindset and skillset to innovate new business models and solve business problems.
Target Participants:
C-suite executives, innovation and business transformation leaders, business and technical leaders, professionals, HR leaders, senior consultants, and trainers across industries are all welcome.
Duration:
One Day (6 hours)
Speakers
Prof. Toa CHARM
Associate Director, CUHK EMBA Programme
Associate Professor of Practice in Innovation and Technology, CUHK Business School
Mr. Patrick LEE
Honorary Institute Fellow, The Asia-Pacific Institute of Business, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Convenor of the Smart City Working Group, The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Course Outline and Agenda
Date:
13 February 2025 (THU)
Time:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, CUHK Business School Town Centre (Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong)
Morning Session
Module 1: Cracking the Code of Successful Innovation in Uncertain Times
- Overview of innovative companies' key traits
- Case studies of successful innovators
- Key takeaways from leading innovative companies
- Cracking the Code of Innovation in uncertain times through the CII results
Module 2: Managing the Conflicts between Sales and Innovation
- Lead ambidextrously to align interests between sales and innovation
- Managing change in innovation and uncertain times
- Defining innovation portfolio for short-term and long-term goals
- Exploring ambidextrous leadership from the CII participating companies
Module 3: Embracing Entrepreneurial, Open and Collaborative Culture
- Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset
- Identifying and seizing entrepreneurial opportunities
- Collaborating with external partners and leveraging external ideas
- Learning entrepreneurship and experimentation culture from the CII results
Afternoon Session
Fireside Chats with CII Participating Companies
Topic: Innovating for Business Performance in Uncertain Times
Module 4: Building Resilience in Uncertainty
- Understanding organizational resilience
- Strategies to foster resilience
- Real-world examples of resilient companies and practices
- Learning the resilience capabilities from the CII participating companies
Module 5: Innovating with AI and Big Data
- Innovating new business models with AI and Big Data
- Upskilling AI and Data Literacy across entire organization
- Exploiting Generative AI for future innovation and business growth
- Exploring AI strategy of the CII participating companies
Wrap-Up
- Key takeaways from the course
Workshop Fee
Standard Fee: HK$1,000 per participant
Special Offer: CII awardees or participants with a promotion code can enjoy complimentary seat.
Seats are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your business innovation journey. Register now to secure your spot!
CONTACT US
Phone: (852) 3943 7423
Email: hkcii@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: https://exed.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/corporate-innovation-index/
* All promotional offers, including complimentary seats, discounts, and program participation, are subject to the discretion of the Asia-Pacific Institute of Business (APIB). APIB reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or terminate any promotional offers or the program itself at any time without prior notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
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