Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome & Program Outline
  • 2

    Module 1: A New Cluster Landscape

    • Module I: Outline

    • Global Trends: The Rise of Innovation Superclusters

    • The Three Types of Clusters

    • Tool Download: Three Types of clusters

    • 3 Outcomes from Using Three Types of Clusters

    • The Triple Helix

    • From the Triple Helix to Pentagon

    • Understanding what makes a Supercluster

    • Tool Download: Supercluster Intro

    • 3 Outcomes from Using Supercluster: Intro

    • Designing your Supercluster and strategy

    • Tool Download: Supercluster Strategy Map (template version)

    • Tool Download: Clusters of Change Roadmap

    • Report: Building Innovation Superclusters (2019)

    • Report: Swiss Innovation Superclusters (2018)

    • CAP Bootcamp

    • Webinar 1 Recording

    • Module I: Your To-Do

    • Questionnaire
  • 3

    Project Work: Complete by April 2nd, 2020

    • Your Project

  • 4

    Module 2: Cluster Strategy

    • Module II: Outline

    • Strategy for Innovation Clusters

    • Tool: Cluster Strategy

    • Tool: The Cluster Member Card

    • Value Impact

    • Tool: Cluster Value Impact

    • The Business Models Behind Clusters

    • Tool: Supercluster Capital Strategy Map

    • Clusters and Entrepreneurship

    • Tool: Cluster Startup Portfolio

    • Strategy in Action

    • Case Study: Canada Digital Tech Supercluster

    • Case Study: Canada Digital Tech Supercluster Strategic Plan

    • Case Study: Seafood Innovation Cluster Annual Report 2019

    • Case Study: Seafood Innovation Cluster Strategy

    • Module II: Assignment
  • 5

    Module 3: Cluster Leadership

    • Module III: Outline

    • The Role of a Cluster Leader

    • Tool: Cluster Leadership Map

    • From 5 to 8 Levels of Cluster Management

    • Cluster Structure

    • Tool: Supercluster Structure 2.0

    • Understanding Your Cluster Members

    • Tool: Supercluster Fundementals

    • Open Innovation in Clusters

    • Module III: Assignment
  • 6

    Module 4: Cluster in Action

    • Module IV: Outline

    • From Ideas to Action

    • Tool: Open Innovation Map

    • Seeing the Impact of Your Cluster Project

    • Tool: Supercluster Launch

    • Article: Clusters and entrepreneurship

    • Leading Change as a Cluster Champion

    • Reflections on Your Cluster Leadership Role Ahead