Optimizing Innovation II: Innovation Practicum   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

SLO 5228 - Optimizing Innovation II: Innovation Practicum


This course is designed to enhance the student's learning experience through in-depth reflection and application of Lean theories, tools, and practices and focused on innovation in the work environment. The course provides students with professional and academic hands-on experience in an integration laboratory context. Students explore important issues involved with applying Lean to increase innovation within the planning, development and implementation processes. Students experience people, technology, process and information in the context of effective Lean practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on the integration of leadership competencies (emotional, social, cultural, and cognitive intelligences) and Lean theories, tools, and practices demonstrated in the context of optimizing innovation. 3 credit(s)