Course Schedule March 27 - May 7

March 27
Introduction to post mid-term topics.

March 29
Strategy and the internet
Reading: Michael Porter on "Strategy and the internet."

April 3
Protecting entrepreneurial rents. What are some options to protect the output of innovation? What if our business becomes Napsterized?
Chapter 12

April 5
No class. Work on your tech plan. (What is a tech plan?)

April 10
Implementing technology and innovation plans/programs
Roadblocks and some strategies to overcome the roadblocks
Chapter 11

April 12
Implementing technology and innovation plans/programs - continued
Familiarity matrix, Roberts-Berry model, some organizational considerations.
Chapter 11

April 17
Role of capital markets in financing high tech markets - understanding a few "options."

April 19
People issues in high tech context (possible guest lecture) - role of leadership.

April 24
No class. Work on, and schedule appointments with me for tech plan assignment.

April 26
Strategic innovation process revisited
Chapter 16

May 1
Innovation and the general manager (possible guest lecture).

May 3
Conclusion/ overview, review for final exam.

Don't forget to take the final! 2:00-3:55 on May 11, Friday