Every disruptive innovation from Uber to Spotify to Netflix started with a disruptive idea.  This comprehensive course shows the power of disruptive thinking in a rapidly changing world. It demonstrates how to recognize and challenge traditional thinking patterns and business assumptions.  You will learn how disruptive thinking can lead to disruptive innovation.  We show how to foster a growth mindset, develop your creativity and innovation, and challenge conventional thinking.  The course covers application techniques including business model canvas, idea validation, blue ocean strategy, trend anticipation, communication, and personal action plans.

These methods can be applied in a corporate environment, an entrepreneurial start-up or in your personal creative life.  You will learn strategies for overcoming tough challenges and combating conventional approaches.  You will gain a deep understanding of disruptive thinking principles and master practical ways to apply these skills.

The courses is ideal for students, business professionals and managers who are aspiring to leadership positions.  Conventional methods will only get you and your organization so far.  To break through you need to generate and then communicate disruptive ideas and business strategies.  This course gives you the methods, examples and exercises to help you master disruptive thinking.

Key topics include:

What is disruptive thinking and why do we need it?

What is disruptive innovation?

Stories and examples of great disruptors

Barriers to disruptive thinking

How to cultivate curiosity

How to expose yourself to diversity

Using the Business Model Canvas

Brainstorm methods for disruptive ideas

Asking better questions

How to deploy Blue Ocean Strategy

Case studies of disruptive innovations that failed

Challenging assumptions

Taking a different point of view

How to pitch your disruptive idea

Key considerations before starting a business

Develop a personal action plan

Who this course is for:

• Business professionals, Creative Individuals, Managers and Leaders