Curricula

Objective

Purpose of the Course Module

In this course module on "Learning Organization," you'll learn to apply agile learning and teamwork skills to develop an organization. You'll gain an overview of the essential theories, processes, and structures of a learning organization during the module.

Skills Acquired in the Course Module

Learning to Learn: Develop learning skills through reading relevant literature as the first step. Additionally, continuous learning is fostered through interaction with other participants, reinforced by various written and oral reflections, presentations, and leading team dialogue exercises post-program.

Ethics: Learn to recognize ethical thought patterns and practices, evolving your thinking to support and utilize them in your interactions, studies, and business activities.

Sustainable Development: Gain an understanding of sustainable development through the planning of business projects.

Proactive Development: Learn various perspectives and methods related to future thinking, useful for your business activities and endeavors.

Learning Objectives of the Course Module

You'll acquire skills in innovative and open-minded thinking, recognizing your thought patterns. Learn to work in diverse teams to generate and materialize creative ideas. Gain tools for diving in, being curious, and creative. You'll learn to utilize experimental development, innovation, and concepting in business development. By the end of the module, you will outline your innovator character, share your expertise within the team, and reflect on your creativity and innovation skills through writing and team dialogue. You'll take responsibility for your learning and actions.

Content

Activating creative thinking
Problem-solving skills
Future studies, forecasting skills, scenario thinking
Productization and concepting
Experimental development
Design thinking process
Outlining the innovator character

Qualifications

Liiketoimintaosaamisen perusteet

Further information

This course module's contact sessions are conducted during intensive periods, which differ from the typical daily activities of a team entrepreneur. These sessions have traditionally been held outside Jyväskylä. The intensive period may include longer working days, but efforts are made to lighten the overall experience by offering opportunities for informal discussions, sauna visits, socializing, and enjoyable meal times. Participants are selected based on applications, with selections influenced by the desire to create a heterogeneous group, including representatives from different cooperatives and academic years.