BusinessDepartment of Humanities and CommunicationsHumanities & CommunicationSchool of Business

The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft

In this course, explore how one of the world’s most valuable companies consistently drives innovation across diverse product lines. Drawing from exclusive case studies and interviews with key Microsoft leaders, this course covers topics like how to cultivate a culture of everyday innovation; strategies for adapting innovation practices over time; techniques for engaging stakeholders and leading with emotion; methods for innovating beyond technology to transform entire value chains; and approaches to responsible innovation in rapidly advancing fields


Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur, a corporate innovator, or a curious professional, this course offers practical insights applicable across industries. Learn how to implement proven innovation patterns in your own organization, to drive creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Build a robust toolkit for building innovative and resilient, adaptive teams capable of thriving in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

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