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University of Glasgow

Shaping the Next Innovation Opportunity - SBL 2

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Disruption is no longer the exception—it’s the environment in which leaders operate. In this course, you’ll move beyond simply forecasting the future to actively shaping it through strategic insight and informed action. You’ll develop the ability to sense early signals of change, analyse emerging disruptions, and challenge the limits of conventional market research. The course introduces practical tools and approaches to help you uncover new and authentic sources of competitive advantage, enabling you to turn uncertainty into strategic opportunity. With a strong focus on agility and innovation, you’ll learn how to respond effectively to shifting markets while building resilience into your leadership approach. Designed for strategic thinkers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, this course supports leaders who want to stay ahead of market change and guide their organisations with confidence in volatile and uncertain conditions. It builds directly on the foundations of strategic leadership and prepares you for leading transformation at scale.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Creating and Shaping Growth Opportunities
    • In this module, we'll be looking at ways to create and shape the next growth opportunity.
  • Module 2: Seeing Early Signs of Disruption
    • In this module, we'll be looking at ways to see early signs of disruption for the next innovation opportunity.
  • Module 3: Business Models and the Next Innovation Advantage
    • In this module, we'll be looking at business models and the next innovation advantage.

Taught by

Dr Karl S.R. Warner and Dr Gordon Hewitt

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