GSB020 Leading For Innovation & Sustainability

GSB020 Leading for Innovation & Sustainability

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 Business Case Proposal Focus organisation – Becton Dickinson (IBIS Report and Industry Reports Attached) Figure out ONE idea that has the potential have a positive impact on Becton Dickinson Is a demonstration of sustainability and innovation in action Build business case to say why it’s a good idea – You are required to develop a business case proposal report for a new business idea for your organisation. Ensure you integrate concepts of sustainability, innovation and resilience into your new business idea. – You should refer to the changing global context around sustainability, innovation and resilience, and address major recent developments that your organisation should be taking note of.  You may use appropriate models from the literature to illustrate and support your business case. You may refer to course notes, course resources, your texts, the academic literature and examples. You are expected to present an original idea that you are developing and presenting to your organisation, with reference to relevant and appropriate source material. Your business case proposal should include an:  executive summary; a description of your idea;  how and why you have developed your proposal; – what the proposal is and its value proposition; technical issues such as who will manage the proposal, how and timeframes;  analysis of costs and benefits, including estimated financial and other value returns to your organisation; an assessment of risks;  your recommendations; relevant references. You are expected to develop a comprehensive proposal for an innovative sustainability initiative that addresses and aims to improve environmental, financial and social performance. Your initiative should demonstrate how the business can achieve enhanced organisational resilience. Your business case should be supported by sound arguments that draw on the concepts, principles, models and techniques covered during the unit. Minimum 10x Academic Journals Include at different types of sustainability here (not just environment)  Include at different types of innovation here (not just technology) Include at the Innovation Toolbox Include the Change Toolbox Carl bass 5 drivers of innovation types of innovation 4ps product process position paradigm (which one relates to this proposal) -open innovation or closed innovation Books to look at: Diffusion of Innovations 4th Edition – Rogers 1995 – types of innovation Sustainable Frontiers – Unlocking Change Through Business, Leadership and Innovation (2015) Visser W,1 st ed, Routledge, New York, NY, USA, – Sustainable Innovation – Build Your Company’s Capacity to Change the World (2015) Hargadon, A, 1 st ed  Mittelstand (the secrets of german success – innovation with limited resources)