IE Business School

Disruptive Thinking

IE Business School

Digital

About Programme

We believe in the power of bold ideas and breaking free from the ordinary. This isn't just a program; it's a journey to becoming a true force for change in your organization.

Picture yourself immersed in dynamic live sessions, engaging discussions, and hands-on projects. Here, you won't just learn about disruptive thinking; you'll live it. Our experienced mentors, who have a proven track record of leading successful transformations, will be right by your side, guiding you through every step.

But it's not all theory. We'll help you identify real opportunities for innovation within your specific work environment. You'll gain the tools to navigate resistance, inspire your teams, and champion ideas that could reshape the way your organization operates. This is your chance to turn disruptive thinking into concrete, meaningful change.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics through digital transformations, organizations must not only adapt to change, they must drive it. This program delves into the powerful and transformative approach of Disruptive Thinking, exploring its core elements and practical applications in today's digital world. This program combines theoretical understanding with practical application, providing students with the knowledge and tools needed to become agents of change within their respective fields. Through a blend of lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on projects, students will be challenged to apply what they've learned and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss frameworks for disruptive idea creation

2. Explain the characteristics of the most important current and emerging disruptive technologies and map their impact on industry sectors and organizations

3. Use relevant platforms to experiment with emerging technologies to solve business problems

4. Strategize novel solutions to business problems using disruptive thinking frameworks

5. Plan for the implementation of disruptive thinking across an organization (addressing participant empowerment and stakeholder management)

Programme Content

Throughout this learning journey, participants will explore how disruptive thinking can be applied to generate innovative solutions, lead change, and foster a culture of experimentation and forward-looking problem solving within their organizations. Combining conceptual foundations with practical application, the program enables professionals from diverse industries to strengthen their ability to ideate, test, and implement new approaches in increasingly complex and dynamic environments.

By integrating disruptive thinking frameworks, emerging technologies, and real-world business challenges, participants will gain a structured yet flexible approach to innovation, equipping them to act as agents of change and create sustainable impact across their organizations.

WEEK 1 - WELCOME TO THE PROGRAM

In this week, participants will meet the professor and become familiarized with the main objectives of the program, the program structure, and the assignments they will be working on during the rest of the program. A welcome networking session will be hosted, giving participants the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with their peers.

WEEK 2 - THE DISRUPTIVE THINKING MINDSET

This week, participants will gain a deep understanding of the mindset needed to drive disruptive innovation. They will learn how to question existing paradigms, challenge the status quo, and cultivate an environment that values and encourages creative problem-solving and innovation.

After completing this week of study, participants will be able to:

Explain common biases towards change (both generally across teams and organizations and specifically in their own cases)
Discuss the basis of disruption
Create new ideas using matrix frameworks

During week two of the program, a live session with the program Learning Facilitator will be hosted, an opportunity to connect with an industry expert who will be guiding you through your learning journey.

WEEK 3 - DISRUPTIVE THINKING FRAMEWORKS

Students will learn about the various frameworks and methodologies that can facilitate the application of disruptive thinking within an organization. They will gain insights into how to overcome resistance to change, manage risks associated with disruption, and effectively implement disruptive solutions in a systematic way.

After this week, participants will be able to:

Outline strategies to provoke innovation
Question performance metrics in their sector and offer alternatives
Utilize disruptive thinking frameworks to tackle problems

During week three of the program, an interactive live session with the program faculty will be hosted, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with the creator of the program, dive deeper into concepts seen in the learning materials, and discuss practical applications.

WEEK 4 - CATALYSTS FOR INNOVATION: EMERGING PLATFORMS

Students will explore the potential of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and innovation management to act as catalysts for disruptive innovation. They will analyze real-world case studies and gain hands-on experience with some of these technologies, enabling them to understand their potential applications and impacts on various industries.

After this week, participants will be able to:

Outline the monumental impact of platforms on Business
Distinguish different network effects and predict how these would apply to different business situations
Create an AI agent using innovation platforms

At the end of week four, participants are given the opportunity to continue networking in a live session, discussing key takeaways from the program and looking forward collectively to how they will implement these takeaways in their individual business contexts.

FINAL PROJECT

GRADED ASSESSMENT – FINAL ASSIGNMENT GRADED BY LEARNING FACILITATOR

Programme Audience

This program is designed for professionals across industries who aspire to become agents of change within their organizations, driving transformation and challenging the status quo. It is ideal for those seeking to lead teams toward innovative solutions by applying disruptive thinking approaches and fostering a culture of creativity and forward-looking problem solving.

The program also suits professionals interested in mastering disruptive thinking frameworks to generate and implement new ideas, whether collaboratively or independently.

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