Taking on New Initiatives in Your Company

This course equips people leading entrepreneurial initiatives within a corporate environment. Learn the tools and strategies needed to drive innovation inside large organizations. The course, taught by instructor Robbie Kellman Baxter, covers the fundamentals of building a business case, navigating internal challenges, fostering a culture of innovation, and applying lean methodologies. Additionally, gain the skills to secure resources, manage setbacks, and transition from startup mode to full-scale implementation. Robbie also helps you prepare to pivot when necessary and effectively wind down unsuccessful initiatives while capturing key learnings. This course helps intrapreneurs navigate corporate structures with confidence and turn bold ideas into viable business opportunities.

Learning objectives
Understand the role of and assess whether it aligns with personal and professional goals.
Develop a compelling business case and strategy
Learn to overcome corporate inertia and gain executive buy-in.
Apply lean startup methods to create a minimum viable product and iterate rapidly based on feedback.
Evaluate when to pivot, scale, or wind down an initiative by recognizing key indicators of success and failure.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to secure necessary resources and build a support network within the organization.