A new certificate course taught by Srikant Datar, Dean of Harvard Business School, will help business leaders be more inventive and creative in their approach to strategic initiatives and problem-solving

Harvard Business School (HBS) Online has announced a new certificate course taught by Srikant Datar, Dean of Harvard Business School. The course named Design Thinking and Innovation will help corporate leaders be more inventive and creative in their approach to strategic initiatives and problem-solving, stated a press release issued from Boston, Massachusetts, United States on December 20, 2021.
 
Datar, the George F Baker professor of administration, has held many leadership roles at Harvard Business School and Harvard University during his more than 25 years on the faculty, including serving as chair of the Harvard Innovation Labs. He became dean in January 2021 and was recently granted a Padma Shri award, one of the most prestigious civilian honors in India, that recognizes leaders for their distinguished service.
 
“Entrepreneurial leaders must prioritize experimentation and constant iteration to effectively solve business problems in a consumer-centric way. I hope this course helps business leaders think more creatively, so they’re better positioned to achieve the highest levels of success for themselves and their organizations,” Datar said.
 
'Design Thinking and Innovation' is designed for professionals at all levels of management and will teach them entrepreneurial design thinking principles and cognitive frameworks they can leverage to guide their organizations through strategic development and complex business challenges.

Applications for 'Design Thinking and Innovation' will be accepted through January 10, 2022, and the course will begin on January 19, 2022. To learn more about this seven-week course and to apply, visit online.hbs.edu/courses/design-thinking-innovation/.