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Methods in the Innovation Process
Methoden im Innovationsprozess
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:30
Abstract
The lecture elaborates on the innovation process, its sub processes and methodological procedures: moderation technique, scenario technique, innovation strategy, quality function deployment QFD, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA, conjoint analysis, product plattforms, creativitymethods, evaluation and decision methods.
Objective
The leading of innovation projects is a demanding interdisciplinary management task. Methological planning and gotiation, paired with a deep technological knowledge play a decisive role in the success of an innovation. The fundamental knowledge gained from the course "product development" will be broadened, and a negotiating competence will be developped. Concrete industrial problems in the environment of innovation processes will be analysed, will develop the necessary basis of knowledge, and be solved in groups. The students should acquire the competence necessary to be able to lead emanding innovation projects.
Content
Modules (may differ from year to year): - Innovation Process, - Moderation Techniques - Scenario Techniques - Technology Management - Innovations Strategy - Quality Function Deployment QFD - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis - Conjoint Analysis - Target Costing - Structuring of Complex Products in Product-Platforms
Resources
Lecture Notes
Slide-Handouts and Cases; Costs CHF 20.--
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , NDS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 25 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Methoden im Innovationsprozess |
|
3 h weekly |