Innovate to Execute: Turning Ideas into Impact

Develop the skills to frame complex challenges, uncover hidden opportunities, and test bold ideas that drive meaningful results. Practice creative problem-solving, rapid experimentation, and smart risk-taking. Apply practical tools to spark initiative, build momentum, and turn promising concepts into high-impact outcomes—with fewer resources and greater confidence.

Course Snapshot

• Frame complex challenges to uncover innovative opportunities
• Use rapid experimentation to test ideas and reduce risk
• Apply practical tools to move from concept to impact
• Learn strategies to foster initiative and engagement around new ideas
• Develop the mindset to innovate under constraints and lead change from within

Key Benefits

• Strengthen creative problem-solving and opportunity-framing skills
• Learn methods for testing and refining ideas quickly with limited resources
• Build confidence in leading change through smart risk-taking and experimentation
• Gain tools to generate momentum and sustain innovation in your organization
• Translate insights into action by connecting innovation to execution

Instructor

Markus Baer

Professor of Organizational Behavior

Vice Dean of Degree and Non Degree Executive Education

WashU Olin Business School 

Modality & Location

In-Person, Charles F. Knight Center on WashU's Danforth Campus 

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Earn Your Certificate

2 elective units 

For Federal Employees

ECQ 1 – Leading Change

ECQ 3 – Results Driven 

Note

Formerly Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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