Manufacturing leaders manage complex challenges every day – shifting markets, cumbersome processes, inefficient systems and operations, expensive new product/project investment – in order to build efficient, competitive and innovative companies.
But in the speed of daily work, it can be difficult to see what innovation can look like at your company, where it can develop and how you can advance it.
Developed in collaboration with experienced manufacturers, designers and business leaders, the Design for Manufacturing Innovation Certificate Program teaches a design based approach and applicable methods for uncovering new business opportunities, developing strategic growth plans and creating a sustainable, innovation-focused culture.
Learn from experienced design innovators and manufacturing peers to see your markets, customers, products, capabilities and opportunities in new ways, and develop the leadership skills that foster innovation in your company today.
THE PROGRAM
WHO: For senior leaders and managers in the defense manufacturing sector
WHAT: Certificate program to advance skills in strategy, innovation and diversification
WHEN: Schedule is designed to meet manufacturers’ needs, through onsite intensive weekend courses, independent online assignments and peer learning – Curriculum Map
WHERE: Rhode Island School of Design campus and online
COST: FREE to qualifying manufacturers* in Rhode Island
Need to know more? Contact exed@risd.edu