VOIS - Area 1 - Module 5

  1. MODULE TITLE

Module 5: Building win-win scenarios for open innovation projects

  1. AUTHORS

Marina Dabić, Tena Obradović Posinković

  1. SHORT DESCRIPTION

The focus of this module is to assist participants in cultivating "business empathy," which involves comprehending the objectives of partners and creating project objectives that consider priorities and allocate risks. In addition, it will offer guidance to participants on how to minimize tensions within the partnership. Moreover, the module will foster participants' comprehension of how to uphold key principles of collaboration, such as the equitable distribution of benefits, contributions, risks, and ownership.

  1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Upon completing this module, you should be able to:

  • A) understand the benefits and obstacles of open innovation projects
  • B) understand the importance of developing business empathy
  • C) understand how minimizing friction within a partnership and preserving key principles of collaboration can ensure successful open innovation projects
  1. Training Content
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