Design of an Integrated Program on Innovation for Universities

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Design of an Integrated Program on Innovation for

UniversitiesGalal Hassan Galal-Edeen

PhD, MBCS CITP, CTProfessor of information Systems

Cairo University Chair of InnovationDirector, Cairo University Innovation Support Office

Certified Trainer

Cairo [email protected]

Innovation Management at the University, Univ. of Aleppo, 4th Nov. 2010

2© Prof. G. H. Galal-Edeen 2010

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A Brief History Officially inaugurated on

21st Dec. 1908 as the “National University”.

Around 12,500 full time faculty members.

Around 250,000 students.

20 faculties, 5 research-oriented institutes.

Informally ranked the top State university in Egypt.


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Agenda

Background. An overview of

curriculum design. The essence of

innovating. An over-view of

curriculum design. Innovation skills and

attitudes. The role of connections,

intersections & collisions.

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are needed to see this picture.

Source: G. H. Galal-Edeen, 2002


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A personal background

BSc in Management Sciences, Computing and Information Systems stream.

MSc in Systems Analysis & Design.PhD in Information Systems Engineering.BA in Architecture.MSc in Advanced Architectural Studies.Member of a number of professional bodies.Teaching full time in the UK for many years.Internationally Certified as a Trainer.


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The School of Athens by Raphael (1509–1510), fresco at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City.

Contacts, variety, dialogue


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Design Intake, output (aim: Theory of the Graduate). State objectives (learning outcomes?).

Knowledge & Understanding. Application (professional & practical skills). Critical skills & exercising own judgment (intellectual skills). Synthetic skills (generating new insights). Communication skills (transferable skills)

Using the available student effort hours, distribute to course units. For each unit, with reference to the programme objectives, define

specific learning outcomes & assessment instruments. Set QA & Review: External examiners, national review boards,

professional bodies, accrediting bodies, alumni, student comments etc.

Discuss, debate, document & get approval. Complete required accreditation documents.


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A role for professional bodies

American Medical Boards. The British/ American Bar examinations. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

RIBA I, RIBA II, RIBA III. British Medical Association. Commercial Air Pilots’ licensing, also aircraft

maintenance engineers. British Computer Society Chartered

Professional status (MBCS ICTP). Certified Gas Maintenance (appliances &

connections).


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Innovation and Market Share

with innovation

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Source: Prof. H. Schnitzer (TU Graz), with permission


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Innovation Innovation = invention + exploitation model. To go to exploitation you need idea/ concept development. Invention is the first step of bringing a good idea to

widespread and effective use. For concept development and exploitation (innovation), you

need a business/ economic model.


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Famous inventions

The vacuum cleaner, or the “electric suction sweeper” was invented by J. Murray Spengler; W.H.Hoover was a leather goods maker who knew about marketing and selling.

The world’s first sewing machine was produced in 1846 by Elias Howe, from Boston.

But Isaac Singer had stolen the patent and built a successful business from it (he finally had to pay royalty on all machines sold).


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What is innovation by R. Branson

An innovative business is one which lives and breathes “outside the box”. It is not just good ideas, it is a combination of good ideas, motivated staff and an instinctive understanding of what your customer wants.

Sir Richard Branson (1998) DTI Innovation Lecture.


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Incremental vs Radical Innovation

Incremental innovation: making what you already do better, e.g. Windows Vista after XP; improved line-based telephone lines.

Radical innovation: Ryan Air,iTunes, Easy Jet, Garmeen bank, VoIP such as Skype.

All human societies today need more radical innovations!


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Can innovation be taught?

Innovation is [..] the means by which [entrepreneurs] exploit change as an opportunity for a different product or service. It is capable of being presented as a discipline, capable of being learned, capable of being practiced”

Peter Drucker (1985) Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Harper & Row.


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Knowledge & Understanding

Business planning.Marketing and market research.Product development.Prototype development and testing.Basic economic theory. Ethnographic research methods.Qualitative research and reasoning.


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Intellectual & Practical Innovation skills

Holistic thinking: The electric light bulb: only good if there was widely available

power supply! The challenge is NOT the invention, but in making them work

technically and commercially; growing them into practical use. Eclectic mentality:

All disciplines are potentially relevant. Interaction skills:

Innovation is interactive: technology push (R&D) and demand pull. Understand the problem and its actors.

Recognize the ideas of others Experimental attitudes.

Failure is acceptable. Everyone can contribute:

Away from patriarchal attitudes.


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Must consider the ecosystemThe student time model.

36/40 weeks per year 40-45 hours per week. 1500-1800 hours per year. In one academic year: 60 credits measure the workload of a

full-time student. Each credit point stands for around 25 to 30 working hours.

Away from ‘rote’ learning.Reward novel, creative thinking even if you

disagree. Give formal credits/ Diplomas?Library and other search facilities.Interaction space.


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The physical spaceSpace to generate greater

interaction.Increasing opportunities for,

collaboration and chance encounter.

Consider space:

Coffee!


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A space for innovation

Mentoring and coaching. Reward and motivation. The ecosystem.

Physical environment. Team building. Organizational climate.

Training and development


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Insights (Henderson & Clark 1990)

Innovation rarely deals with a single technology or market.

It deals with a bundle of knowledge, brought together into a configuration.

Innovation requires getting hold of and use of knowledge about components and how these are put together - the architecture of an innovation.

Diversity, wealth and innovation are all connected.


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Design-Anthropological Innovation Model

Studies ofEveryday Practice

Concept Development

User Participation

Innovation

Adapted from an illustration by E. Brandt: “The Danish Center for Design Research”


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J. Barker: Innovation at the Verge

We must learn how to combine ideas with the ideas of others as we meet at the verge.

The verge is where something and something different meet.

Differences come together to create new ideas, new combinations of elements &partnerships.

A huge potential to spawn innovations: Between disciplines;

industries, professions and eco-systems.


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D. Schön: Epistemology of Practice


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Supporting measuresProvide training: how does

innovation happen at the individual & small group level?

Provide networking spaces: industry liaison, alumni.

Help spread awareness among staff and students: how innovation happens, possible curricular support, etc.


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The biggest hurdle!

Academics who think in traditional ways and refuse to see the eclectic, multidisciplinary nature of Innovation.

Must train and prepare the teachers with the relevant skills and attitudes.

Keep trying to change them!


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Elements of Innovation Support Strategy

Streamlining & K Man

Sustainability

Skilling & Training

Awareness & Trust

Int.: comms & seminars

Ext.: seminar & strong prec.

Int.: Staff & Student training

Ext.: External training

Web site & materials

Strategy


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Web site: innovate.cu.edu.eg

Thank you.

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