Session 1: Intro to new technologies

During the session, Raj will share his experience and observations from establishing the largest tech community at the Erasmus University with over 3000 followers.  In addition, he will share some findings from his role as a podcast host where he interviews leaders in the AI space.
During the session you will learn about technology ecosystems, such as the Erasmus Centre for Data  Analytics and the Erasmus Tech Community, and the value of lifelong learning.

Speaker: Rajarshi Chakraborty
An the ecosystem designer for the Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics. He combines his curiosity, entrepreneurial drive and management skills to identify and develop strategic partnerships that would enhance the data infrastructure and ecosystem at Erasmus University. Raj has previously co-founded the Erasmus Tech Community, the largest technology focused community on campus with access to over 3000 students. In addition, he is also a host on a podcast “Speed Change Repeat” where he interviews AI thought leaders. He is also an alumni of Rotterdam School of Management and has been nominated for alumni achievement award in 2019.

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Session 2:  Achieving a digital transformation

In recent years, organizations have increasingly adopted the idea that the success of their activities is based on the adoption of digital tools. While this "digital" approach looks promising, its adoption poses challenges. In this short webinar we will discuss some of the necessary factors for a successful digital transformation process and get some ideas on how to manage this process within the framework of an organization.

Speaker: Juan Pablo Madiedo
Juan is an Assistant Professor at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Business Studies from IE Business School, IE University in Spain. In his research he focuses on the role of managers in the performance of the operations of the firm. More specifically, his works investigates how different types of experience accumulated by managers in their role influence the way in which organizations accumulate and leverage different sources of knowledge at their disposal. Prior to join RSM Juan P. held positions at IE University in Spain and Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. In recent years he has held a visiting scholar position at INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.

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Session 1: Creating an Innovation Culture

Innovation is one of the most-used buzzwords of the previous decades and will remain so in our near future. Yet, it seems that there is more copying than actual innovation happening. In this session, we will explore how to enable innovation – both on the individual level and on the structural level – and how to cultivate a culture in which individuals and groups needn’t rely on that which everyone else is doing.

Speaker: Mary-Jane Bolten
Mary-Jane is an RSM MIM alumna and the co-founder of 1789 Innovations, a research startup focusing on how corporates can deal with the complexities of an ever-changing world. She works with large firms, such as Procter & Gamble to figure out which governance structures and design elements allow for innovation and adaptability and shares her knowledge in papers and trainings. As an entrepreneur she understands how important innovation is and looks at it from both a structural, as well as an individualistic perspective.

Session 2: Innovation Done the Right Way

The secret to winning the innovation game is to understand the needs of your customers. Sounds simple? Then why do most companies fail at it? In this session, Ferdinand Jaspers will show you the “Jobs to be Done” model to come up with the right solutions for your customers and develop the products your audience is craving.  By applying this model you will learn:

• How to decide which projects are worth pursuing
• Bring new offerings to market faster and more efficiently
• Integrate your customers in the innovation process.

Speaker: Ferdinand Jaspers
Ferdinand is Adjunct Professor of Innovation Excellence & Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) and Programme Director at Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE).

He facilitates masterclasses and workshops on innovation excellence, corporate entrepreneurship, new business development, and entrepreneurial start-up and growth. Through this, his purpose is to empower so-called innovation drivers: those corporate (informal) leaders who aim to bring the entrepreneurial talent, processes, and culture of their organizations to the next level of innovation excellence.

Ferdinand adopts an integral perspective on entrepreneurship. He helps you to integrate and move beyond approaches such as discovery-driven planning, disruptive innovation, customer development & lean start-up, value-based leadership, business modelling, effectuation, portfolio management, design thinking, and open innovation.
He holds a Ph.D. in Technology and Innovation Management from Rotterdam School of Management.

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